The Canisius Golden Griffins (3-8) will be at the McCann Center to square off against the Marist Red Foxes (5-7) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Canisius Golden Griffins at Marist Red Foxes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Red Foxes were beaten by the Army West Point Black Knights, 73-69, while the Golden Griffins were victorious over the Bucknell Bison, 82-73.
Canisius dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 and a free throw rate of 0.351. Bucknell was 15.6 and 0.208, respectively, for those same stats. Marist, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 18.2). Marist was led by Brian Parker, who contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds. Takal Molson, meanwhile had a good outing for Canisius, contributing 25 points and seven rebounds.
The Golden Griffins dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Canisius won 98-74. Canisius’ 0.719 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Marist, who had a mark of 0.546. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Molson and Isaiah Reese have been playing well over the last five games for Canisius. Molson has averaged 0 points per game, while Reese has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Marist. Marist ranks 248th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Canisius forces the 51st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.5 percent).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Marist Red Foxes Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Canisius ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Marist ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Red Foxes rank 231st in rebounds per game (32.3) while the Golden Griffins rank 233rd (32.2).
- Marist averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. Canisius ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Red Foxes rank 50th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Golden Griffins rank 116th (3.7).
- Canisius ranks 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Marist ranks 80th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Foxes have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
- The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 9.3 for the season.
