The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Manhattan and Canisius on Friday, with the host Jaspers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Canisius Golden Griffins in this one, their betting line was listed as 2-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Manhattan Jaspers 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 3-3 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Manhattan Jaspers are 2-3 ATS. Canisius Golden Griffins are 3-3 on betting the total; Manhattan Jaspers are 4-1.
The Manhattan Jaspers sit at No. 258 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Canisius Golden Griffins sit at No. 199 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Manhattan's No. 177-ranked scoring average of 72.83 PPG, against a Canisius Golden Griffins defense rated No. 221 and allowing 77.5 PPG. The Manhattan Jaspers FG% has averaged 42.41% to date this season, less than the Canisius Golden Griffins shooters have managed so far (44.31% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Griffins grabbed a 90-84 win over the Penguins on Saturday, behind a 27-point effort from Kassius Robertson at Beeghly Center.
Manhattan was crushed on Monday, getting blown out by West Virginia and falling by a 108-61 score at WVU Colliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius at Monmouth, Sunday, December 4th
Manhattan at Saint Peter's, Sunday, December 4th