It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Canisius Golden Griffins (10-8, 4-1 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (5-11, 1-3 MAAC) to Koessler Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Monmouth Hawks at Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they were topped by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 78-77. Niagara’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Monmouth. The Purple Eagles had a rate of 15.0 (worse than their season average of 12.3), while the Hawks posted a mark of 19.1 (above the 14.4 mark opponents have averaged against Niagara this season). Diago Quinn had a solid game for Monmouth, recording 10 points and 14 rebounds.
The Golden Griffins were victorious over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in their last game, 70-58. Canisius’ 0.250 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Saint Peter’s, who had a rate of 0.100. The Golden Griffins’ mark was above their season average of 0.188, while the Peacocks’ was below their season average of 0.217. Takal Molson was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
Canisius figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Griffins currently rank 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.550), while Monmouth ranks 203rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.507). Additionally, the Hawks, who rank 19th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.304), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Golden Griffins, who rank 276th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.274).
Monmouth comes into the contest with records of 5-11 straight up (SU) and 5-7 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Hawks tend to go over the total (58.3 percent).
Meanwhile, Canisius owns records of 10-8 SU and 10-5-1 ATS. Unlike Monmouth, Golden Griffins games tend to go under the total (68.8 percent).
Molson has averaged 15.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals over the last five games for Canisius.
After the Hawks won both meetings against the Golden Griffins last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Monmouth won 76-72. Monmouth did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (18-21; 85.7 percent). Canisius, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 15.1).
Monmouth Hawks at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Monmouth is 4-5 ATS on the road with 5 unders and 4 overs.
At home, Canisius is 6-0-1 ATS with 4 unders and 3 overs.
Canisius ranks 44th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Monmouth ranks 241st (18.2).
The Golden Griffins rank 41st in assists per game (16.3) while the Hawks rank 197th (12.3).
Monmouth ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.8) while Canisius ranks 243rd (32.6).
The Golden Griffins rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Hawks rank 169th (7.5).
Canisius ranks third in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while Monmouth ranks 89th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Monmouth is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Canisius is 3-1-1 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Monmouth has been defeated by an average of 2.8 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
