The Canisius Golden Griffins begin their season on the road against the Bucknell Bison (1-1) at Sojka Pavilion. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Prediction
The Bison lost a close one to the Fairfield Stags in their last contest, 60-58. One of Fairfield’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-17 (82.4 percent), while the Bison were just 13-22 (59.1 percent). With 15 points on 5-for-17 shooting, Kimbal Mackenzie led Bucknell in scoring.
Canisius was unable make the tournament following a 21-11 regular season campaign last season.
The physical Bucknell offense could be living from the free throw line in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Bison rank eighth in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.306, while Canisius was among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 293rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.274). Also, the Golden Griffins’ 51st-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.542) will face off against the Bison’s 49th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.479).
Canisius at Bucknell Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Canisius ranks 67th in steals per game (7.0) while Bucknell ranks 225th (5.4).
The Bison rank 106th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Golden Griffins rank 256th (33.5).
Bucknell ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.4) while Canisius ranks 182nd (2.9).
The Golden Griffins rank 14th in assists per game (16.8) while the Bison rank 111th (14.4).
Canisius ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Bucknell ranks 123rd (23.0).
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