The Monmouth Hawks (6-14, 5-2 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to go head-to-head with the Canisius Golden Griffins (7-11, 4-2 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Golden Griffins beat the Fairfield Stags 73-68, while the Hawks barely escaped the Iona Gaels 83-81.
Monmouth played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 28.0) and a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 19.6). Iona was 22.6 and 15.9, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Canisius’ 0.567 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Fairfield, who had a rate of 0.458. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.479, while the Stags’ was below their season average of 0.529. Isaiah Reese was a key piece for Canisius with 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, Deion Hammond led the way for Monmouth, recording 15 points and five rebounds.
The Golden Griffins dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Canisius won 78-60. Canisius had a much better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 28.1). Monmouth, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (8-11; 72.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The Hawks’ Ray Salnave has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 16 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Reese has averaged 15 points,5.8 rebounds,5.8 assists,2.8 steals during that same time frame for the Golden Griffins.
It could be an error-filled game for the Canisius offense. Canisius ranks 215th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Monmouth forces the 62nd-most turnovers in the country (21.9 percent).
Monmouth Hawks vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Canisius ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Monmouth ranks 272nd (17.3).
- The Hawks rank 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7) while the Golden Griffins rank 246th (38.3).
- Canisius averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. Monmouth ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Golden Griffins rank 132nd in assists per game (13.6) while the Hawks rank 236th (11.0).
- Canisius ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Monmouth ranks 147th (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 6.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (8.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average).
