The Canisius Golden Griffins (5-9, 0-3 MAAC) head to OceanFirst Bank Center to challenge the Monmouth Hawks (7-6, 1-1 MAAC). The Golden Griffins will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Canisius Golden Griffins at Monmouth Hawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Hawks were victorious over the Iona Gaels, 73-61, while the Golden Griffins fell to the Fairfield Stags, 46-42.
Monmouth dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 17.1) and a free throw rate of 0.480 (above their season average of 0.211). Iona had marks of 27.3 and 0.362, respectively, for those same stats. Canisius, meanwhile, forced Fairfield into a turnover percentage of 24.5 (above their season average of 18.6). Deion Hammond played a pivotal role for Monmouth with 12 points. Scott Hitchon led the way for Canisius, finishing with 19 points.
The Golden Griffins edged out the Hawks in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Monmouth won 73-59. One of Monmouth’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 29 trips to the line, while Canisius went 17 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Monmouth. Monmouth ranks 156th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Canisius forces the 15th-most turnovers in the nation (25.0 percent).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Monmouth Hawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Monmouth ranks 51st in steals per game (8.0) while Canisius ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
- The Golden Griffins rank 212th in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Hawks rank 239th (32.5).
- Canisius ranks 87th in assists per game (14.4) while Monmouth ranks 89th in assists allowed per game (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Monmouth has lost by an average of 3.6 points.
