It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-9, 2-0 MAAC) welcome the Rider Broncs (7-7, 2-0 MAAC) to the Koessler Athletic Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction
The Broncs are trying to rebound after their 84-70 loss to the UCF Knights in their last matchup. One of UCF’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 45 trips to the line, while Rider went just 24 times. Dimencio Vaughn led Rider in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
In the Golden Griffins’ previous matchup, they beat the Bucknell Bison, 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.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Broncs won 83-82. One of Rider’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 29 trips to the line, while Canisius went 17 times.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Vaughn (0 points) has been great for the Broncs while Molson (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Golden Griffins.
It could be an error-filled game for the Canisius offense. Canisius ranks 222nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Rider forces the 30th-most turnovers in the nation (23.6 percent).
Rider Broncs at Canisius Golden Griffins Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Canisius ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Rider ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
The Broncs rank 135th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Golden Griffins rank 231st (33.4).
Canisius ranks 148th in assists allowed per game (13.9) while Rider ranks 225th (16.8).
The Broncs rank 10th in steals per game (9.6) while the Golden Griffins rank 78th (7.1).
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The Broncs have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Rider has been defeated by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
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