The Rider Broncs (7-7, 2-0 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to challenge the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-9, 2-0 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Griffins were victorious over the Bucknell Bison, 82-73, while the Broncs fell to the UCF Knights, 84-70.
Canisius played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 and a free throw rate of 0.351. Bucknell recorded marks of 15.6 and 0.208, respectively, for those same stats. Rider, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 27.9). Takal Molson led the way for Canisius, recording 25 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Dimencio Vaughn played a key role for Rider with 14 points and five rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Broncs won the most recent contest 83-82. Rider did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-29; 72.4 percent). Canisius, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 20.6). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
The Broncs’ Vaughn has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Molson has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Golden Griffins.
It could be an error-filled game for the Canisius offense. Canisius ranks 222nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Rider forces the 30th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.6 percent).
Rider at Canisius Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Canisius averages 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Rider ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
- The Broncs rank 10th in steals per game (9.6) while the Golden Griffins rank 78th (7.1).
- The Broncs rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Golden Griffins rank 231st (33.4).
- Canisius ranks 148th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Rider ranks 225th (16.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
- The Broncs have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Rider has lost by an average of 0.1 points.
