Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Prediction 02/01/19

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The Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-9, 5-3 MAAC) will be at the Koessler Athletic Center to challenge the Canisius Golden Griffins (8-12, 5-3 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Odds

In their last game, the Golden Griffins were beaten by the Niagara Purple Eagles, 78-70, while the Bobcats easily got past the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 77-58.

The Bobcats knocked down 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.508). Canisius, on the other hand, forced Niagara into a turnover percentage of 18.2 (above their season average of 14.7). Malik Johnson was a key piece for Canisius with 12 points and nine assists. Cameron Young, meanwhile had a good game for Quinnipiac, finishing with 28 points.

In their first matchup this season, Isaiah Reese led the Golden Griffins to a 65-63 victory. He put up 11 points and nine assists. Canisius had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 19.2). Quinnipiac, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (9-12; 75.0 percent).

Getting to the line might be few and far between for Canisius in this battle. The Golden Griffins currently rank 244th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.214, while Quinnipiac ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.147).

Quinnipiac Bobcats at Canisius Golden Griffins Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Quinnipiac averages 28.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the nation. Canisius ranks 137th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
  • The Bobcats rank 136th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while the Golden Griffins rank 239th (37.8).
  • Canisius ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Quinnipiac ranks 68th (5.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Griffins have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
  • The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 0.7 for the season.