It will be a battle between MAAC opponents when the Canisius Golden Griffins (7-11, 4-2 MAAC) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (6-14, 5-2 MAAC) to the Koessler Athletic Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Monmouth Hawks at Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction
In the Hawks’ last contest, they defeated the Iona Gaels, 83-81. The Hawks had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 28.0) and had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 19.6). Monmouth was led by Deion Hammond, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds.
The Golden Griffins were victorious over the Fairfield Stags in their last outing, 73-68. Canisius’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Fairfield. The Golden Griffins had a rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.479), while the Stags posted a mark of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.529). With 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Canisius’ Isaiah Reese had a solid game.
After the Golden Griffins won both meetings against the Hawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Canisius won 78-60. The Golden Griffins’ 14.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks, who had a rate of 28.1.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Ray Salnave (16 points,4.2 assists,1.4 steals) has been stellar for the Hawks while Reese (15 points,5.8 rebounds,5.8 assists,2.8 steals) has contributed greatly to the Golden Griffins.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Canisius. Canisius ranks 215th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Monmouth forces the 62nd-most turnovers in the country (21.9 percent).
Monmouth at Canisius ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Canisius ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Monmouth ranks 272nd (17.3).
The Golden Griffins rank 132nd in assists per game (13.6) while the Hawks rank 236th (11.0).
Canisius ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Monmouth ranks 147th (7.1).
The Hawks rank 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7) while the Golden Griffins rank 246th (38.3).
Canisius ranks 113th in blocks per game (3.2) while Monmouth ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 6.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Monmouth has lost by an average of 8.6 points.
During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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