The Iona Gaels (4-10, 2-1 MAAC) will try to snap their eight-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Canisius Golden Griffins (5-10, 2-1 MAAC) at Koessler Athletic Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Iona Gaels at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction
In the Gaels’ last contest, they were topped by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 95-90. Niagara’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Purple Eagles had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. three), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 26) and total rebounds (51 vs. 29). Iona’s Tajuan Agee put together a solid outing, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
The Golden Griffins were beaten by the Rider Broncs in their last matchup, 82-73. Getting to the free throw line was one of Rider’s largest advantages. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Canisius had just 11. With 21 points on 8-for-18 shooting, Isaiah Reese was Canisius’ high scorer.
After the Golden Griffins won both matchups against the Gaels last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Canisius won 84-82. The Golden Griffins’ 7.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Gaels, who had a rate of 19.9.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Agee (15 points,7.8 rebounds,1.6 steals) has been great for the Gaels while Reese (15 points,6.0 rebounds,4.4 assists,2.2 steals) has made solid contributions to the Golden Griffins.
It will be a showdown of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Gaels (ranked 37th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Golden Griffins (143rd in possessions per game).
Iona Gaels at Canisius Golden Griffins Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Canisius ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Iona ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
The Golden Griffins rank 155th in assists allowed per game (14.0) while the Gaels rank 227th (17.6).
Iona ranks 28th in steals per game (8.4) while Canisius ranks 72nd (7.2).
The Golden Griffins rank 203rd in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Gaels rank 239th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
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The Gaels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
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