Brown Bears vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Golden Griffins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Griffins at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Brown is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canisius. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.
BROWN BEARS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +8.5
This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Griffins.
- Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown improved to 3-1 on the season with an 89-70 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. The Bears, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Brown led 39-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sacred Heart to 35. The game’s total points of 159 went over the O/U line of 146.
Brown’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 69.1%. They connected on 46.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 15 of 32 from deep, and were even better inside, shooting 69.6% on two-pointers.
Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 from three-point range. Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points and 6 assists, while Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brown also dished out 27 assists as a team.
Even with Brown giving up 70 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts. The Bears also gave up 15 threes, with the other team hitting 46% from beyond the arc.
Brown sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Bears managed to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Canisius?
Canisius faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, falling 108-37 to Maryland on the road. Entering the game as +31 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 138.
Maryland dominated from the start, leading 59-14 at halftime. Canisius managed 23 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49, leading to the lopsided final score.
Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 25.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.1%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-25 from beyond the arc.
The Golden Griffins managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists in the game. Julian Reese was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in 19 minutes of action.
Canisius had a tough time defensively, giving up 108 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 73% of their two-point shots, going 30/41.
From three-point range, Canisius held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 9 threes made on 31 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those for 84%. Canisius gave up 16 offensive rebounds as well.