The Canisius Golden Griffins (13-16, 10-7 MAAC), 2-point favorites, will bring the regular season to an end on their home court when they square off with the Siena Saints (15-14, 10-6 MAAC) at Koessler Athletic Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 133 points and it will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Siena Saints vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Odds
The Saints were victorious over the Marist Red Foxes in their last outing, 67-55, comfortably covering as 4-point favorites. The Golden Griffins, meanwhile, were topped by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 86-84, and failed to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The Siena game finished 0.5 points under the projected point total of 122.5, while the Canisius game went 21.5 points over the projected point total of 148.5.
Siena’s 0.590 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Marist, who had a mark of 0.379. The Saints’ mark was above their season average of 0.514, while the Red Foxes’ was below their season average of 0.539. Canisius, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 27.3). Canisius received a boost from Takal Molson, who finished with 28 points and nine rebounds. Jalen Pickett, meanwhile played well for Siena, putting up 11 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Isaiah Reese led the Golden Griffins to a 70-66 win. He recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and five steals. The two teams combined for 136 points, which was just under the projected point total of 137.5, and Canisius covered as a 2-point underdog. Canisius did a great job of making free throws (17-22; 77.3 percent). Siena, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.9 vs. 27.6).
Games including the Saints have typically finished under the total (65.5 percent). Siena heads into the contest with records of 15-14 straight up (SU) and 16-13 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Siena, games including the Golden Griffins also have a tendency to finish under the projected point total (55.2 percent). Additionally, Canisius is 13-16 SU and 12-16-1 ATS.
Getting to the line might be scarce for Canisius in this battle. The Golden Griffins rank 243rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.216, while Siena ranks 41st in FTA rate allowed (0.190).
Siena Saints vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Siena ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Canisius ranks 129th (12.9).
- The Saints are 18th in the nation with 5.0 steals allowed per game while the Golden Griffins are 49th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
- Canisius ranks 255th in rebounds per game (31.8) while Siena ranks 276th (29.2).
- The Saints rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Golden Griffins rank 84th (3.1).
- Siena ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Canisius ranks 80th (21.0).
- Siena is 9-6 ATS on the road, while Canisius is 2-9-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 7 of the Golden Griffins’ 12 home games, while 10 of the Saints’ 15 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Saints are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Golden Griffins are 1-3-1.
- In their last five games, Siena has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Canisius has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Saints have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Siena has lost by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average).