The Canisius Golden Griffins (1-4) challenge the UAB Blazers (3-2) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. UAB Blazers Free Prediction
The last time the Golden Griffins played, they were topped by the Memphis Tigers, 71-63. Memphis won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (20 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 19) and total rebounds (51 vs. 28). Takal Molson was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Blazers got blown out by the Charleston Cougars in their last matchup, 74-51. Charleston’s 0.192 free throw rate was their biggest strength over UAB, who had a rate of 0.067. The Cougars’ mark was below their season average of 0.263, while the Blazers’ was below their season average of 0.301. UAB’s Jeremiah Bell had 11 points in the game.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, UAB figures to have a significant edge. Since last season, the Blazers offense ranks 73rd in that metric at 0.535, while the Canisius defense ranks 233rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.513). Additionally, the Golden Griffins, who rank 264th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.216), could struggle to get to the line against the Blazers, who rank 41st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.194).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Canisius averages 26.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. UAB ranks 296th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
The Blazers rank 60th in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Golden Griffins rank 288th (32.9).
Canisius ranks 47th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while UAB ranks 250th (7.0).
The Golden Griffins average 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the country. The Blazers rank 140th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
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