Canisius Golden Griffins at Rider Broncs Free Prediction 02/08/19

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (9-13, 6-4 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to clash with the Rider Broncs (12-10, 7-3 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.

Canisius Golden Griffins at Rider Broncs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Broncs fell to the Manhattan Jaspers, 73-66, while the Golden Griffins were defeated by the Marist Red Foxes, 78-71.

Canisius had a better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 27.6) while Rider had a free throw rate of 0.370 (above their season average of 0.235). Rider was lifted by Dimencio Vaughn, who recorded 22 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Malik Johnson played a key role for Canisius with 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

In their first matchup this season, Frederick Scott led the Broncs to an 82-73 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 22 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Rider’s largest strengths. They made 33 trips to the line, while Canisius went just 11 times.

This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Canisius. Canisius ranks 219th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Rider forces the 15th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent).

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Rider Broncs Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Canisius averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Rider ranks 231st in three pointers allowed per game (25.2).
  • The Broncs rank 10th in steals per game (9.1) while the Golden Griffins rank 96th (6.7).
  • Canisius averages 3.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 121st in the NCAA. Rider ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 97th in assists per game (14.4) while the Broncs rank 236th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
  • Rider ranks 128th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Canisius ranks 239th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
  • The Broncs have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Rider has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.