The Canisius Golden Griffins (4-8, 1-0 MAAC) will be at the Times Union Center to take on the Siena Saints (5-9, 0-1 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Siena Saints Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Saints lost to the Providence Friars, 77-67, while the Golden Griffins were victorious over the Bucknell Bison, 82-73.
Canisius played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 and a free throw rate of 0.351. For those same stats, Bucknell was 15.6 and 0.208, respectively. Siena, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.176 vs. 0.113). Siena’s Evan Fisher led the way, finishing with 11 points and six rebounds. Canisius, meanwhile, received a boost from Takal Molson, who put up 25 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Golden Griffins won the most recent contest 89-65. The Golden Griffins’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Saints. Canisius had a rate of 12.8, while Siena posted a mark of 18.8. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Molson and Isaiah Reese have been playing well over the last five games for Canisius. Molson has averaged 0 points per game, while Reese has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this showdown. Siena commits the 36th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Canisius forces the 59th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
Canisius vs. Siena Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Siena, ATS Winner – Siena, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Siena ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Canisius ranks 221st (38.1).
- The Saints allow the fifth-fewest steals per game (4.4) while the Golden Griffins rank 39th (5.3).
- The Saints rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Golden Griffins rank 114th (22.2).
- Siena ranks 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Canisius ranks 95th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Saints have scored an average of 62.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
- The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.4, up from 8.3 for the season.
