The Canisius Golden Griffins (5-4) will travel to Alumni Arena to go head-to-head against the Buffalo Bulls (6-4). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Canisius Golden Griffins at Buffalo Bulls ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulls lost to the Army West Point Black Knights, 89-76, while the Golden Griffins were victorious over the Holy Cross Crusaders, 80-72.
Canisius dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.357 (above their season average of 0.247) and a turnover percentage of 17.7 (better than their season average of 20.2). Holy Cross put up marks of 0.213 and 22.4, respectively, for those same stats. Buffalo, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.177 (above their season average of 0.177). Buffalo was led by Davonta Jordan, who recorded 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Malik Johnson, meanwhile led the way for Canisius, putting up 20 points, seven assists and seven steals.
The Bulls won the only contest between these two teams last season, 87-72. Buffalo made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Canisius was, on the other hand, 8-35 (22.9 percent).
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Buffalo in this meeting. Since the 2018-19 season, the Bulls rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.7 percent), while Canisius ranks 313th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.9 percent).
Canisius Golden Griffins at Buffalo Bulls Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Buffalo ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Canisius ranks 238th (23.3).
- The Golden Griffins rank 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Bulls rank 159th (3.5).
- Canisius averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Buffalo ranks 224th in assists allowed per game (11.4).
- The Bulls rank 20th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Golden Griffins rank 199th (32.1).
- Buffalo ranks 11th in steals per game (7.8) while Canisius ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
