College basketball betting interest will be high on Monday when the Golden Griffins of Canisius hit the hard court against the Hawks of Monmouth.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Monmouth Hawks betting line as -9.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Canisius Golden Griffins vs Monmouth Hawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Canisius Golden Griffins will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Monday; they are 5-4-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Monmouth Hawks are 7-4 ATS. Canisius Golden Griffins are 8-2 on betting the total; Monmouth Hawks are 5-6.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 80-rated Monmouth Hawks and the No. 86-ranked Canisius Golden Griffins, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Monmouth has the nation's No. 85-rated offensive output, at 77.85 PPG. The visiting Canisius Golden Griffins defense ranks No. 249 allowing on average 82.46 PPG. The Hawks FG% has averaged 42.66% so far, less than the Monmouth Golden Griffins marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.77% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Canisius earned a 92-83 victory over Marist on Saturday, getting 27 points from Kassius Robertson at McCann Field House.
The Hawks endured a 91-84 loss at the hands of the Black Knights on Monday, despite a 23-point effort from Justin Robinson at Christl Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Canisius home to Manhattan, Thursday, January 7th
Monmouth at Quinnipiac, Saturday, January 9th