Arizona Wildcats vs Canisius Golden Griffins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Canisius vs Arizona NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tucson.

Canisius vs Arizona Prediction

The Golden Griffins and Wildcats are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats will host the game at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156 points, and Arizona is favored by -34.5 at home against Canisius.

Canisius vs. Arizona Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Canisius Golden Griffins at Arizona Wildcats
Where: Tucson at McKale Center
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds ARZ -34.5, CANS +2000 | ARZ -6500 O/U 156

Golden Griffins Preview: Does Canisius Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Canisius Golden Griffins Records

Canisius finished last season with a 13-18 overall record, going 9-13 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. At home, they posted a 7-4 record, while they were 6-14 on the road.

Against the spread, the Golden Griffins were 14-17, with a 6-4 mark when favored. They were favored in 10 games, going 7-3 straight-up. Their over/under record was 12-19, with their games averaging 141.3 points per game.

Golden Griffins Offense Breakdown

Last season, Canisius averaged 70.4 points per game, ranking 294th in possessions per game with 65.8. They shot 44% from the field, placing 259th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%, ranking 264th. The Golden Griffins made 7.2 three-pointers per game, shooting 33% from beyond the arc, which ranked 244th in three-point percentage.

Looking ahead to this season, Canisius returns Tana Kopa, who averaged 12 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last year. Paul McMillan IV also returns after averaging 8.3 points and 1.2 assists per game. Both players will be key contributors for the Golden Griffins this season.

Golden Griffins Team Defense

Last season, Canisius allowed 72.1 points per game, ranking 172nd in the nation. Opponents shot 33.3% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Golden Griffins 287th in 3-point defense. Canisius was better at avoiding fouls, giving up 16 free throws per game, which was 71st in the country.

In terms of creating turnovers, Canisius averaged 6 steals per game, ranking 250th nationally. They also averaged 3.5 blocked shots per game, placing them 162nd in that category.

Wildcats Preview: Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?

Arizona Wildcats Records

Arizona finished last season with a 25-8 overall record, going 16-6 in Big 12 play. At home, they were dominant, posting a 17-2 record with an average scoring margin of +24.1 points per game. On the road, they were 8-6, with a +4.3 points per game margin.

The Wildcats were 21-12 against the spread and went 23-8 straight-up when favored. They were favored in 31 games and covered the spread in 19 of them. Their average over/under line was 158.1 points, and they had a 15-17-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 160.2 points per game.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Arizona Wildcats Offense Stats

Last season, Arizona averaged 87.9 points per game, ranking 25th in possessions per game (71.9). They shot 48% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55%, placing 54th nationally. The Wildcats made 7.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 37% from beyond the arc.

Arizona was 21st in free throws made per game, averaging 17. They shot 54% on two-pointers, ranking 57th. Their offensive efficiency will be bolstered by the return of Anthony Dell'Orso and Caleb Love, who averaged 19.5 and 18.1 points per game, respectively, last season.

Wildcats Team Defense

Last season, Arizona struggled defensively, allowing 72.2 points per game, which ranked 178th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing Arizona 317th in 3-point defense.

Arizona did a better job of limiting free throws, allowing 16.1 per game, which ranked 72nd. They also averaged 8.3 steals per game, ranking 40th, and 3.5 blocked shots per game, which was 159th nationally.

Golden Griffins vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Griffins last ten road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 72. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
The Wildcats are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Golden Griffins have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
The last ten games that Arizona was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 7-3 straight up.