It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Canisius Golden Griffins (9-12, 6-3 MAAC) welcome the Marist Red Foxes (8-14, 3-7 MAAC) to the Koessler Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Marist Red Foxes vs. Canisius Golden Griffins Free Prediction
The Red Foxes are trying to rebound after their 57-52 loss to the Fairfield Stags in their last game. Fairfield’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Marist. The Stags had a rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.172), while the Red Foxes posted a mark of 0.118 (below their season average of 0.234). Brian Parker was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Golden Griffins were in action, they were victorious over the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 75-70. Canisius out-rebounded Quinnipiac. The Golden Griffins had 13 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had seven and 33, respectively. Takal Molson was Canisius’ top scorer with 22 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Red Foxes lost 75-72. Isaiah Lamb led both teams with 21 points and also added nine rebounds. Canisius’ rebounding was their largest advantage. The Golden Griffins had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 22) and total rebounds (39 vs. 29).
Marist should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Red Foxes currently rank 94th in effective field goal percentage (0.533), while Canisius ranks 310th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535).
Marist vs. Canisius ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Canisius ranks 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Marist ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Red Foxes rank 79th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Golden Griffins rank 233rd (37.5).
Canisius averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Marist ranks 149th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
The Golden Griffins rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Red Foxes rank 70th (5.7).
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The Red Foxes have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Marist has been defeated by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average).
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