Rider Broncs vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25
Looking to win big? The Broncs and Golden Griffins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Griffins are hosting the game at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Rider is favored by -3.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Canisius. The game’s over/under currently sits at 138.5 points.
RIDER BRONCS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +3.5
This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Golden Griffins.
- Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will the Broncs Make it Happen in Buffalo?
Rider’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-10 after a narrow 80-79 home loss to Manhattan on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as 2-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Rider led 44-37 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 35. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game line of 143.5.
Rider’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. They connected on 8 of 24 threes (33.3%) and were nearly perfect from the line, hitting 19 of 20 free throws (95%).
Jay Alvarez led the way with 23 points, while Masiah Gilyard and Shaquil Bender each added 18, with Bender hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Wesley Robinson also contributed 17 points, shooting 66.7% from deep, and Zion Cruz dished out 7 assists.
Rider’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 26 of 62 shots. Inside the arc, Rider allowed 47% shooting, with the other team making 18 of 38 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Rider’s defense saw the opposition connect on 8 of 24 shots, or 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 19 for a 95% success rate. Rider allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Canisius Pull Off a Home Win?
Canisius Golden Griffins Recent Game/Games
The Golden Griffins’ season struggles continued with a 99-82 loss to Sacred Heart on Sunday, dropping their record to 0-14. Canisius entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 48-43 at halftime, Canisius was outscored 51-39 in the second half. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the O/U line of 145.5.
Canisius put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 45.8% of their threes, hitting 11 of 24 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for 83.3%.
Tanner Thomas led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Paul McMillan IV added 21 points, while Griffin Barrouk contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc.
Canisius struggled defensively, giving up 99 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 37 field goals on 69 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Golden Griffins allowed 65% shooting, with 27 two-point baskets. From three, they gave up 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% clip.