The Canisius Golden Griffins (1-5) will try to snap their five-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-5) at Reilly Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The Golden Griffins are trying to rebound after their 68-58 loss to the UAB Blazers in their last matchup. UAB’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Canisius. The Blazers had a rate of 44.8 (above their season average of 39.0), while the Golden Griffins posted a mark of 33.3. Takal Molson led Canisius in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
In the Bonnies’ previous matchup, they fell to the Akron Zips, 61-49. Akron’s 0.306 free throw rate was their largest advantage over St. Bonaventure, who had a rate of 0.135. The Zips’ mark was above their season average of 0.275, while the Bonnies’ was below their season average of 0.238. St. Bonaventure’s Tshiefu Ngalakulondi put up 11 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
The aggressive St. Bonaventure offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bonnies rank 21st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.292, while Canisius ranks 295th in FTA rate allowed (0.272).
The Bonnies won the only game against the Golden Griffins last season, 73-65. St. Bonaventure had a much better turnover percentage (16.2 vs. 25.0). Canisius, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.319 vs. 0.213).
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
St. Bonaventure ranks 188th in rebounds per game (35.0) while Canisius ranks 290th (32.7).
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