Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction 01/31/20

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The Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-8, 5-3 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to square off against the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-12, 3-6 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Golden Griffins were beaten by the Fairfield Stags, 63-55, while the Bobcats were blown out by the Siena Saints, 84-61.

Quinnipiac did an excellent job of making free throws (8-11; 72.7 percent) while Canisius had a better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 18.1). Canisius’ Malik Johnson had a good outing, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds. Quinnipiac was lifted by Kevin Marfo, who finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Golden Griffins dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Canisius won 75-70. Canisius had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 20.6). Quinnipiac, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Opposite tempos will be on display in this contest. Canisius has preferred to play fast (98th in possessions per game), while Quinnipiac has been more half-court-oriented (272nd in possessions per game).

Quinnipiac at Canisius Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Canisius ranks 210th (19.6).
  • The Golden Griffins average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 83rd in the country. The Bobcats rank 218th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 44th in steals per game (8.0) while the Bobcats rank 227th (4.7).
  • Quinnipiac ranks 101st in rebounds per game (37.1) while Canisius ranks 236th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Golden Griffins have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Canisius has been defeated by an average of 1.1 points.