Canisius Golden Griffins at Rider Broncs Betting Prediction 02/07/20

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (9-13, 4-7 MAAC) will be at Alumni Gymnasium to challenge the Rider Broncs (12-9, 6-5 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Canisius Golden Griffins at Rider Broncs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Broncs fell to the Monmouth Hawks, 90-84, while the Golden Griffins barely escaped the Marist Red Foxes, 66-65.

The Golden Griffins had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 19.1) and held the Red Foxes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below the 32.6 mark opponents have averaged against Canisius this season). Rider, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.549 (above their season average of 0.487). Dimencio Vaughn put together a solid outing for Rider with 28 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Canisius rallied around Jordan Henderson, who contributed 17 points.

In their first matchup this year, Malik Johnson led the Golden Griffins to a 95-86 victory. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists. Canisius’ 0.680 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Rider, who had a rate of 0.542.

The physical Rider offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this contest. The Broncs rank 32nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.279, while Canisius ranks 276th in FTA rate allowed (0.256).

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Rider Broncs ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Rider, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Rider ranks 66th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Canisius ranks 249th (32.7).
  • The Golden Griffins average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 58th in the country. The Broncs rank 119th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 106th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while the Broncs rank 270th (25.6).
  • Canisius ranks 64th in assists per game (14.5) while Rider ranks 186th in assists allowed per game (13.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 1.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).