Marist Red Foxes (9-8) vs. Canisius Golden Griffins (8-11)
January 28, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Canisius Golden Griffins -3.5; Over/Under: 131.5
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The Marist Red Foxes will play the Canisius Golden Griffins in a MAAC game on Sunday afternoon at the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, New York. Marist has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, while Canisius has lost three of their last four games. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Marist vs Canisius prediction.
Marist Preview
The Marist Red Foxes are 9-8 (4-4) this year after they lost to Niagara by a score of 67-62 in their last game. Marist trailed 41-38 at halftime and they only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Red Foxes shot 47.2% from the field and were +7 in rebounding margin in the game. Marist defeated Siena by a score of 50-48 in the game prior to Niagara, but they lost to Mount St. Mary’s before that. The Red Foxes are scoring 64.1 points per game with 32.2 rebounds per game and 11.3 assists per game, while allowing 62.2 points against per game this year. Max Allen II is averaging 12.5 points per game, 4.2 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game. Marist is shooting 44.4% from the field, 64% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season.
Canisius Preview
The Canisius Golden Griffins are 8-11 (3-6) this season after they defeated Manhattan by a score of 82-70 in their last game. Canisius was tied at 41 at the half, but they held Manhattan to only 29 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Griffins shot 53.2% from the field and were +16 in rebounding margin in the game. Canisius had lost their previous three games against St. Peter’s, Iona, and Fairfield. The Golden Griffins are scoring 73.6 points per game with 37.8 rebounds per game and 13.3 assists per game, while giving up 73.6 points against per game this season. Tre Dinkins is averaging 15.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Canisius is shooting 44.2% from the field, 64.2% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year.
Marist vs Canisius Betting Prediction
Canisius comes into this game with the home court advantage and they were able to snap their losing streak in their last game. The Golden Griffins have been inconsistent on offense recently, as they have scored 82, 59, 58, and 63 points in their last four games. Marist has lost four road games in a row, with margins of 5, 17, 21, and 4 points. The Red Foxes are a very solid defensive team, but they are only scoring 64.1 points per game. Take the under in this matchup.
