Robert Morris Colonials vs Canisius Golden Griffins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonials and Golden Griffins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Griffins at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 142 points, and the Golden Griffins are favored to win at home vs. the Colonials.

ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins -6

This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Golden Griffins.
• Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can Robert Morris Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

After playing eight games, Robert Morris has a 2-6 record. In their last ten road games, which includes last year, Robert Morris went 2-8. At the moment, Robert Morris has a winning ATS record of 4-3. However, when we examine their performance in the last five games, they are sitting at 2-3 vs. the spread.

In eight games, Robert Morris comes in with an over/under mark of 4-3-0, with their games averaging 142.9 points per game. In the Colonials’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 146 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-1.

In their recent matchup, the Robert Morris offense ended with 57 points against Youngstown State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.4% and made 4 threes. Stephaun Walker was the leading scorer for the Colonials, putting up 20 points. In addition, Markeese Hastings contributed 15 points.

On defense, Robert Morris is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.1 points per game. Against Youngstown State in their most recent game, the Robert Morris defense gave up a total of 71 points while allowing Youngstown State to hit 41% of their shots.

Can Canisius Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Canisius comes into today’s game with a 5-4 record. In their last three home games, including last year, Canisius has a 2-1 record. Canisius has a winning record against the spread, sitting at 5-2. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 ATS.

Through nine games, Canisius has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 150.9 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Golden Griffins’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 140 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Canisius offense tallied 93 points in a matchup against Quinnipiac. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.8%, and they made 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Siem Uijtendaal, who is averaging 14.4 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Tre Dinkins also maintains a PPG average of 13.9 heading into game.

On defense, Canisius is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the Canisius defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Quinnipiac knocked down 13 three-pointers on their way to 73 points.