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Canisius Golden Griffins vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies November 9th 2024
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bonnies and Golden Griffins. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Griffins at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! St. Bonaventure is favored by -9 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 141.5 points.
Bonnies vs. Golden Griffins Key Information
- Sport: CBB
- Teams: St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Canisius Golden Griffins
- Where: Buffalo at Koessler Athletic Center
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds STBON -9, STBON -470 | CANS +348 O/U 141.5
The Bonnies Can Win If…
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
St. Bonaventure opened their season with a 70-56 win over CSUN on Monday. The Bonnies were -8 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 126 fell under the 144.5 O/U line.
Leading 31-20 at halftime, the Bonnies scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36, showing room for improvement on defense moving forward.
St. Bonaventure’s offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 21.9% of their threes (7/32) in their last game. Their overall field goal percentage was 36.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.5% on two-point attempts (13/23).
Chance Moore led the Bonnies with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 46.2% from the field and 28.6% from three (2/7). Keonte Jones and Lajae Jones each added 16 points, with Lajae hitting 3 of 7 from deep (42.9%). The Bonnies also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and made 23 of 34 free throws (67.6%).
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St. Bonaventure’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 36% shooting from the field. The Bonnies were particularly effective at defending the three, as the other team made only 7 of their 32 attempts, a 21% success rate.
Despite giving up 23 points from the free-throw line, where their opponent shot 34 times and made 67%, St. Bonaventure’s defense still managed to limit the damage. They also allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
- Across their ten previous road games, St. Bonaventure has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 66 points per game.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bonnies struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
- Over their last five games, the Bonnies have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Golden Griffins Can Win If…
Canisius Golden Griffins Recent Game/Games
The Golden Griffins faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on the Arizona Wildcats. Canisius lost 93-64, but they did manage to cover the spread as +34.5 point underdogs.
After trailing 52-30 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The total points for the game ended at 157, just over the O/U line of 156.
In their latest game, Canisius put up 64 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 38.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes on 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.9%, and they connected on 76.9% of their free throws, going 10-for-13 from the line.
Paul McMillan IV led the way with 20 points, shooting 53.3% overall and 50% from three. Caleb Love added 17 points and 6 assists, while Jaden Bradley contributed 15 points on 70% shooting. Canisius recorded 12 assists and 5 offensive rebounds in the game.
Canisius struggled defensively, giving up 93 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 25 of 40 two-point attempts, a 62% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Canisius held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 8 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 70% clip.
- In their last five home games, Canisius has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 74. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Griffins have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- In their last five games, the Golden Griffins have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +9, the Golden Griffins is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 141.5, and our model predicts the Bonnies and Golden Griffins to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the over.
