Manhattan Jaspers vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Free Prediction 03/08/19

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (14-16, 11-7 MAAC) will be in the Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney at Times Union Center when they clash against the Manhattan Jaspers (11-20, 9-10 MAAC). The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Manhattan Jaspers vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Golden Griffins defeated the Siena Saints 68-62, while the Jaspers beat the Fairfield Stags 57-53.

The Jaspers knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 21.1). Meanwhile, Canisius played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 4.5 (better than their season average of 16.8) and a free throw rate of 0.138 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Siena was 10.8 and 0.063, respectively. Malik Johnson had a solid performance for Canisius, contributing 10 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Christian Hinckson played a key role for Manhattan with 16 points.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Canisius. Canisius ranks 182nd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Manhattan forces the 11th-most turnovers in the country (23.9 percent).

Manhattan vs. Canisius Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Canisius ranks 69th in assists per game (14.8) while Manhattan ranks 237th (11.2).
  • The Golden Griffins average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Jaspers rank 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • Canisius ranks 268th in rebounds per game (31.9) while Manhattan ranks 280th (31.0).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Jaspers rank 120th (6.4).
  • Manhattan ranks 39th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Canisius ranks 89th (21.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
  • The Jaspers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 5.6 for the season.