Manhattan takes to the basketball court against Canisius on Saturday, hoping to send the Golden Griffins to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Koessler Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Manhattan Jaspers before tip-off in this one found them as 8.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook earlier.
Manhattan Jaspers vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Canisius Golden Griffins currently sport a 12-9 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-8 ATS. The Manhattan Jaspers are 8-14 and 10-10 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Canisius Golden Griffins produce a 11-7 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Manhattan Jaspers have gone 10-10 against the totals betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 74-ranked Canisius Golden Griffins and the No. 127-rated Manhattan Jaspers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Canisius's No. 29 nationally ranked offense (81.48 points per game) against a Manhattan Jaspers defense that sits as the No. 234 at 78.59 PPG. The Canisius Golden Griffins have been averaging 46.21% from the field, more than the Jaspers have managed so far this season (42.13% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Jaspers got 18 points from Calvin Crawford as Manhattan ran past Niagara 70-69 on Thursday at Gallagher Center.
Canisius got 22 points from Jermaine Crumpton but lost anyway, 91-84, to Niagara on Monday at Gallagher Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Manhattan at Fairfield, Tuesday, January 31st
Canisius at Rider, Monday, January 30th