Canisius Golden Griffins take on Broncs in NCAA Basketball Betting

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Canisius Golden Griffins taking on the Rider Broncs Sunday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Rider Broncs betting line as -1.5-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 Rider Broncs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rider Broncs currently sport a 8-13 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-11 ATS. The Canisius Golden Griffins are 10-12 and 8-10-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Rider Broncs produce a 6-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Canisius Golden Griffins have gone 10-9 against the totals betting line.

This game puts the Rider Broncs, most recently No. 133 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Canisius Golden Griffins, who rate No. 188 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rider's No. 221-ranked scoring average of 67.19 PPG, against a Canisius Golden Griffins defense rated No. 238 and allowing 79.82 PPG. The Rider Broncs FG% has averaged 42.86% to date this season, more than the Canisius Golden Griffins shooters have managed so far (42.14% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Golden Griffins got 19 points from Kevin Bleeker, but it was Fairfield that prevailed in a 84-77 final on Friday at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.

Rider cruised to victory on Thursday, running Saint Peter's out of the gym and running up a 76-45 score at Yanitelli Center.

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