It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Quinnipiac Bobcats (8-7, 3-1 MAAC) welcome the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-11, 2-2 MAAC) to the People’s United Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Golden Griffins’ last outing, they were blown out by the Iona Gaels, 88-70. Iona’s 0.661 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Canisius, who had a mark of 0.429. The Gaels’ mark was above their season average of 0.534, while the Golden Griffins’ was below their season average of 0.481. Malik Johnson was Canisius’ high scorer with 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Bobcats won a close one over the Fairfield Stags in their last game, 80-78. The Bobcats made 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 30.0). Cameron Young was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Golden Griffins won two out of three games against the Bobcats last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Quinnipiac won 72-69. The Bobcats had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.491) and had a better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 19.4).
It could be an error-filled game for the Quinnipiac offense. Quinnipiac ranks 292nd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Canisius forces the 78th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.6 percent).
Canisius vs. Quinnipiac Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Quinnipiac averages 28.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 12th in the country. Canisius ranks 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
The Bobcats average 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 160th in the NCAA. The Golden Griffins rank 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.1).
Canisius ranks 74th in steals per game (7.2) while Quinnipiac ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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