Canisius Golden Griffins vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Griffins versus the Hilltoppers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on None. The game will be played at Place Bell in Laval, PQ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and the Hilltoppers are favored to win at home against the Golden Griffins.

CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers -5.5

This game will be played at Place Bell at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Hilltoppers.
• Not only will Western Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Canisius is getting ready for their fifth game of the season, bringing with them a 2-2 record. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Canisius has gone 2-3. As of now, Canisius holds a 2-2 record against the spread heading into today’s matchup. Taking into account the previous season, Canisius has an impressive 8-1 ATS record in their last ten games.

Canisius’ games have, on average, featured 144.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.9 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Golden Griffins’ games have averaged 78 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-3.

In their most recent game, the Golden Griffins’ offense tallied 76 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78.6 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Siem Uijtendaal who comes into today’s matchup averaging 14. Tre Dinkins also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.4.

Currently, the Golden Griffins’ defense holds the 119th rank in the nation, allowing 72.6 points per game. The Canisius defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 67 points and allowed Wofford to connect on 7 threes.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Western Kentucky?

Western Kentucky, who have played three games so far this season and have a 2-1 record, will be playing their fourth game. In their previous ten home games, which includes games from last year, Western Kentucky has a 3-7 record. As of today’s game, Western Kentucky holds a 2-1 record against the spread for the season. Taking into account the previous season, Western Kentucky has gone 4-4 vs. the spread in their last ten games.

In three games, Western Kentucky comes in with an over/under mark of 1-2-0, with their games averaging 145.3 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Hilltoppers’ games have averaged 78 points per game, along with an over/under record of 1-2.

The Western Kentucky offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Bowling Green. They posted a field goal percentage of 34.8% and connected on 4 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Donald McHenry, who holds an average of 14.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Brandon Newman is averaging 10.6 points per game this season.

Currently, the Hilltoppers’ defense holds the 107th rank in the nation, allowing 71.2 points per game. So far, the Western Kentucky defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12 times per game (372nd).