Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Manhattan Jaspers Betting Prediction 02/23/20

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (9-17, 4-11 MAAC) will be at Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (11-13, 7-8 MAAC) in a MAAC matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Manhattan Jaspers ATS Odds

Both teams lost a close one in their last outing. The Jaspers fell to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 67-64, while the Golden Griffins were defeated by the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 66-64.

Canisius held Quinnipiac to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 27.8) while Manhattan had an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.460). Tykei Greene played a key role for Manhattan with 21 points. Canisius received a boost from Majesty Brandon, who finished with 12 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Greene led the Jaspers to a 71-67 victory. He put up 13 points and seven rebounds. Manhattan did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Canisius, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 16.7).

This could end up being an error-filled game for the Manhattan offense. Manhattan ranks 273rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Canisius forces the 46th-most turnovers in the nation (22.1 percent).

Canisius Golden Griffins vs. Manhattan Jaspers Odds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Manhattan, ATS Winner – Manhattan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Manhattan ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Canisius ranks 115th (20.8).
  • The Golden Griffins rank 101st in assists per game (14.0) while the Jaspers rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.0).
  • Manhattan blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 58th in the country. Canisius ranks 63rd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Jaspers average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Golden Griffins rank 177th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
  • Manhattan ranks 167th in rebounds per game (35.1) while Canisius ranks 226th (33.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Golden Griffins’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaspers have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).