The No. 21 Buffalo Bulls (11-1) put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they challenge the Canisius Golden Griffins (3-7) at Koessler Athletic Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Free Prediction
The last time the Bulls played, they topped the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 82-67. The Bulls had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.409). Buffalo was led by Nick Perkins, who was the team’s leading scorer with 16 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Golden Griffins defeated the Bucknell Bison in their last matchup, 82-73. The Golden Griffins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 15.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.351 vs. 0.208). Takal Molson was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
The offense of Canisius (321st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 96.0) will face off against the stingy defense of Buffalo (75th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.7). The Bulls figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Bulls rank 20th in turnover percentage (15.8 percent), while the Golden Griffins rank 43rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.9 percent).
Molson and Isaiah Reese have played well over the last five games for Canisius. Molson has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Reese has put up 0 points a game during that span.
After the Bulls won the only game against the Golden Griffins last season, 80-75, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. Buffalo had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 23.9). Canisius, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (17-19; 89.5 percent).
Buffalo Bulls vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Buffalo ranks 36th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Canisius ranks 238th (31.3).
The Bulls rank 16th in assists per game (17.8) while the Golden Griffins rank 170th (12.2).
Buffalo ranks 20th in blocks per game (5.3) while Canisius ranks 117th (2.8).
The Bulls rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (28.5) while the Golden Griffins rank 111th (23.4).
Buffalo allows the 10th-fewest steals per game (4.6) while Canisius ranks 55th (5.8).
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The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 14.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
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