The Canisius Golden Griffins hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Friday as they look to cover the point spread at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard against the Fairfield Stags.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Fairfield Stags as -1.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Fairfield Stags Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Canisius Golden Griffins will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Friday; they are 8-9-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Fairfield Stags are 7-8 ATS. Canisius Golden Griffins are 10-8 on betting the total; Fairfield Stags are 12-3.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Fairfield Stags rated this week at No. 125 and the Canisius Golden Griffins sitting at No. 188.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Canisius is ranked No. 207 in NCAA basketball at 34.76 per game. Contrast that with Fairfield's No. 204 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Fairfield is the No. 19-ranked team in the country at 9.5 per game, while Canisius rates No. 23 at 9.24 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Griffins were hammered by Siena on Sunday, losing by a 99-78 final at Koessler Center in college basketball betting action.
Iona was victimized by Marcus Gilbert for 32 points as the Stags defeated the Gaels 98-91 in college hoops action on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius at Rider, Sunday, January 31st
Fairfield at Quinnipiac, Monday, February 1st