The Bobcats and Golden Griffins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Griffins will host the game at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. The odds for this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference game currently have the Golden Griffins as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins -3.5

This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Griffins.
  • Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Can the Bobcats Offense Score Enough in Buffalo?

As they prepare for their seventh game of the season, Quinnipiac boasts a 5-1 record. Thus far, all of the Bobcats’ games have been played on the road. Quinnipiac’s ATS performance is currently sitting below .500, as they hold a 2-3 record against the spread. Looking back at their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Quinnipiac comes in with an over/under record of 2-3-0 through six games, with their games averaging a combined 153.6 points per game so far. The Bobcats’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.

In their recent game, the Bobcats’ offense concluded with 80 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 83.8 points per contest. Matt Balanc led the team in scoring, putting up 24 points. Additionally, Amarri Tice contributed 14 points for the Bobcats.

On defense, Quinnipiac is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. Stonehill, the Skyhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 69 points vs. Quinnipiac.

Can Canisius Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Canisius has a record of 4-3 heading into their game against Quinnipiac. All of the Golden Griffins’ games this season have been on the road. Canisius has a current record of 4-2 vs. the spread heading into today’s game. In their last five games, they are a perfect 4-0 vs. the spread.

Through seven games, Canisius has an over/under record of 3-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 148.3 points per game so far. Looking at the Golden Griffins’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-1 with their games averaging 146 points per game.

In their latest game, Canisius offense put up 73 points against Bowling Green. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47% and made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Golden Griffins have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 197th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 62nd in percentage and 49th in three-pointers made.

Canisius’ defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.9 points per game. The Canisius defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed Bowling Green to connect on 7 threes.