Fairfield at Canisius 2/15/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Fairfield Stags vs. Canisius Golden Griffins
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Feb. 15, 2019
TV: ESPN+
Latest Odds : CAN -5.5 Total 140
The Fairfield Stags are set to visit the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY for a MAAC clash against the Canisius Golden Griffins. Fairfield comes into this game towards the bottom of the conference with a 4-9 record, and they will be looking to snap a 2-game losing streak after losing at home on Saturday to Monmouth, 61-49. Sophomore guard Taj Benning was the lone player to reach double-figures in the scoring department as he pitched in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Sophomore forward Wassef Methnani had a productive game off the bench for the Stags as he contributed 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Canisius Golden Griffins come into this matchup riding a 2-game win streak which has pushed them to 8-4 in MAAC play. The Golden Griffins were able to secure a victory on the road in their latest matchup as they beat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 64-60. Sophomore guard Takal Molson had an efficient game for the Golden Griffins as he connected on 8 of his 11 field goal attempts for a total of 21 points. Junior guard Malik Johnson fell just short of a double-double as he was able to contribute 11 points and 8 assists.
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Landon Taliaferro leads the Fairfield Stags in scoring this season as he contributes 11.7 PPG, and he is also the top outside threat as he connects on 41.2% of his 3-point attempts. Senior forward Jonathan Kasibabu is the leading rebounder for this team as he contributes 7.6 RPG, but he is also one of their top scorers as he pitches in 10.6 PPG. Fairfield is shooting 43.2% from the field this season while connecting on 34% of their 3-point attempts.
Sophomore guard Takal Molson is the leading scorer for the Canisius Golden Griffins as he comes into this game averaging 16.9 PPG while pitching in 5 RPG. Junior guard Isaiah Reese is the top rebounder and assists guy for Reggie Witherspoon and company as he is averaging 5.9 RPG and 4.4 APG, but he is also the 2nd leading scorer as he sits at 11.8 PPG. Canisius is shooting 43.2% from the field this season while connecting on 32% of their 3-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Stags are 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 Friday games.
Golden Griffins are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Metro Atlantic Athletic.
Under is 40-19-3 in Stags last 62 vs. Metro Atlantic Athletic.
Under is 7-2 in Golden Griffins last 9 Friday games.
Free Betting Pick: Fairfield Stags +5.5
Sure, Canisius is one of the top teams in the MAAC but they have found themselves in some close games this season as their last 3 wins have been decided by 5 points or less. Fairfield doesn’t have the scoring output to make opposing teams worried, but they are playing solid defense in conference play as they haven’t allowed 70+ points since 1/19. Canisius wins but fails to cover, 69-64.