The Mercer Bears (4-3) square off against the Canisius Golden Griffins (3-2) in the at FAU Arena. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Mercer Bears vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Griffins easily got past the UIC Flames, 94-64, while the Bears fell to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 56-51.
The Golden Griffins held the Flames to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 27.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.680 (above their season average of 0.482). Mercer, meanwhile, held St. Bonaventure to an effective field goal percentage of 0.385 (below their season average of 0.440). Canisius received a boost from Majesty Brandon, who had 21 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Ethan Stair was a key piece for Mercer with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Canisius offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Canisius ranks 240th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.6 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Mercer has forced the 94th-most turnovers in the country (20.3 percent).
Mercer Bears vs. Canisius Golden Griffins ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Canisius, ATS Winner – Canisius, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Canisius averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. Mercer ranks 308th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Golden Griffins rank 128th in steals per game (6.6) while the Bears rank 206th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Canisius ranks 169th in blocks per game (3.1) while Mercer ranks 234th (2.5).
- The Golden Griffins rank 76th in assists per game (14.5) while the Bears rank 227th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Mercer ranks 189th in rebounds per game (35.0) while Canisius ranks 295th (31.8).