The Canisius Golden Griffins (1-4) go head-to-head against the UAB Blazers (3-2) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. Action begins at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. UAB Blazers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Blazers got blown out by the Charleston Cougars, 74-51, while the Golden Griffins lost to the Memphis Tigers, 71-63.
Canisius forced Memphis into a turnover percentage of 22.2 (above their season average of 15.5) while UAB held Charleston to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.2 (below their season average of 34.9). Jeremiah Bell led the way for UAB, finishing with 11 points. Canisius received a boost from Takal Molson, who put up 18 points.
The elite offense of UAB will battle against the mid-tier defense of Canisius. Since last season, the Blazers offense ranks 73rd in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while the Canisius defense ranks 233rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.513). The Blazers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Golden Griffins rank 264th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.216), while the Blazers rank 41st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.194).
Canisius vs. UAB Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – UAB, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Canisius ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while UAB ranks 296th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- The Golden Griffins rank 30th in assists per game (16.1) while the Blazers rank 140th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Blazers rank 60th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Golden Griffins rank 288th (32.9).
- Canisius ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UAB ranks 250th (7.0).
