The Canisius Golden Griffins (15-16, 12-7 MAAC) will be in the Metro Atlantic Conference Tourney at Times Union Center when they meet the Monmouth Hawks (13-20, 12-8 MAAC). The game can be seen on ESPNU at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Golden Griffins defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 69-65, while the Hawks beat the Quinnipiac Bobcats 98-92.
The Hawks had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 6.2 (better than their season average of 18.5) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 28.8). The Golden Griffins, meanwhile, made 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Jaspers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.455 (below the 0.539 mark opponents have averaged against Canisius this season). Canisius’ Jibreel Faulkner led the way, recording 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Monmouth rallied around Ray Salnave, who put up 19 points and six rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Canisius offense. Canisius ranks 192nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Monmouth forces the 39th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.7 percent). Furthermore, the Hawks are among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 39th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279). The Golden Griffins, meanhwile, rank 274th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.258.
Monmouth vs. Canisius ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Canisius ranks 72nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Monmouth ranks 300th (16.2).
- The Hawks rank 179th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Golden Griffins rank 268th (31.8).
- Canisius blocks 3.3 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 104th in the NCAA. Monmouth ranks 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Golden Griffins rank 66th in assists per game (14.7) while the Hawks rank 247th (11.0).
- Canisius ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Monmouth ranks 150th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
- The Golden Griffins have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Canisius has been defeated by an average of 3.6 points.
