Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Brown vs Canisius NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Buffalo.
Brown vs Canisius Prediction
Betting on today's Bears and Golden Griffins game? Catch the action at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Golden Griffins hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. Brown is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference contest against Canisius. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.
Brown vs. Canisius Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Brown Bears at Canisius Golden Griffins
- Where: Buffalo at Koessler Athletic Center
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds BROWN -8.5, BROWN -350 | CANS +280 O/U 142.5
Bears Preview: Will the Bears Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown picked up an 89-70 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday, November 17th, at home. The Bears entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 159, surpassing the over/under line of 146.
Brown led 39-35 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sacred Heart to 35 points.
Bears Offense Breakdown
The Bears put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 56.4% from the field and hitting 46.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, with a 69.6% success rate on two-point attempts.
They dished out 27 assists, with Alexander Lesburt Jr. hitting 6 threes at a 60% clip, finishing with 22 points. Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Bears Team Defense
Brown's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field. They had particular trouble defending inside, where they allowed 69% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Brown's opponents hit 15 of 32 threes, good for 46%. The Bears also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 attempts. Brown limited second-chance points by giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.
Golden Griffins Preview: Can the Golden Griffins Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Golden Griffins had a rough outing against Maryland on Tuesday, losing 108-37 on the road. Canisius came into the game as +31 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, exceeding the O/U line of 138.
Canisius trailed 59-14 at halftime and managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 49. They'll need to regroup quickly after this lopsided loss.
Golden Griffins Offense Breakdown
Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 37 points with a field goal percentage of 25.5% (14/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 29.1%, and they shot 30% from two-point range (9/30) and 20% from beyond the arc (5/25).
The Golden Griffins managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists as a team. Julian Reese was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 8/9 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in 19 minutes of play.
Golden Griffins Team Defense
Canisius struggled defensively, giving up 108 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their interior defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing the opposition to shoot 73% on two-pointers, with 30 makes on 41 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Canisius held the other team to 29% shooting, as they hit 9 of 31 threes. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 84% rate. Canisius also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.
Bears vs Golden Griffins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Brown has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 71. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Canisius has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 54 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Golden Griffins have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bears have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Brown vs Canisius Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Canisius +8.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.