The Canisius Golden Griffins will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the Siena Saints at Koessler Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Canisius Golden Griffins to cover the point spread in this one found them as -14-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Siena Saints vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 15-9 and 14-7-1 ATS Canisius Golden Griffins will face the 7-18 Siena Saints, who own a 7-11 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Canisius Golden Griffins are 9-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Siena Saints are 6-12.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Canisius Golden Griffins rated this week at No. 44 and the Siena Saints sitting at No. 218.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Canisius has the nation's No. 137-rated offensive output, at 74.08 PPG. The visiting Siena Saints defense ranks No. 180 allowing on average 73.84 PPG. The Golden Griffins FG% has averaged 46.04% so far, more than the Canisius Saints marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.28% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Saints endured a 78-65 loss at the hands of the Stags on Monday, despite a 16-point effort from Khalil Richard at Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard.
The Golden Griffins got 15 points from Isaiah Reese as Canisius ran past Saint Peter's 73-58 on Sunday at Yanitelli Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Siena home to Iona, Monday, February 12th
Canisius at Quinnipiac, Saturday, February 10th