Canisius vs Manhattan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Canisius (12-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Manhattan (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Canisius / Manhattan TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins (12-15) visit Draddy Gymnasium to take on the Manhattan Jaspers (13-14) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Riverdale, NY.

Canisius is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Canisius vs. Manhattan Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Manhattan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius-1.5 -110O 139.5 -110-125
Manhattan +1.5 -110U 139.5 -110+105

Canisius vs Manhattan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Canisius will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Manhattan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Manhattan will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 games (+6.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.95 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Canisius have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+5.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+3.45 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 22% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI).

  • 11-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -0.12% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.75 Units / -25.08% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.95 Units / 16.12% ROI

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -7.94% ROI).

  • 6-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -15.1% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius is shooting 64% from the free throw line (284/444) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Canisius has averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Canisius has made 7.6 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Canisius is shooting 69% from the free throw line (612/892) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has a 21% free throw rate (272 free throw attempts/1,276 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 31%

Manhattan has 13.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Manhattan has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,430 points/2,958 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Manhattan is shooting 31% from three (161/513) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (561 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Canisius has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,217 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius has averaged 6.1 steals per game (140 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,704 points/1,419 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,135 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Manhattan has averaged 23.6 defensive rebounds per game (495 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Manhattan has 392 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among MAAC Teams

Manhattan has averaged 7.7 steals per game (392 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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