Manhattan vs Canisius Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Manhattan is a -4.5 point favorite vs Canisius
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Manhattan / Canisius TV channel: ESPN+

The Manhattan Jaspers visit Koessler Athletic Center to take on the Canisius Golden Griffins on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Buffalo, NY, USA.

Manhattan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Manhattan vs. Canisius Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Manhattan vs. Canisius Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Manhattan-4.5 -110O 151.5 -110-210
Canisius +4.5 -110U 151.5 -110+170

Manhattan vs Canisius Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Manhattan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Manhattan vs Canisius Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Manhattan will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Manhattan has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Manhattan have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Manhattan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.34 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.15 Units / 20% ROI)

Manhattan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Manhattan has a 15-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.1 Units / 19.39% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.35 Units / 12.01% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 19.77% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -28.3% ROI

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / -19.01% ROI).

  • 3-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.2 Units / -46.92% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Manhattan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan had 13.1 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.5

Manhattan made 7.3 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Manhattan has averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,885 points/1,511 shots) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Manhattan had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (395 assists/ 361 TOs) last season — 5th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 4.6 offensive rebounds per game (124 rebounds/27 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Canisius has 13.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 17.1

Canisius is shooting 38% from three (223/593) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Canisius averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,179 points/1,855 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Manhattan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Manhattan has averaged 6.8 steals per game (170 steals/25 games) this season — 5th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Manhattan has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (584 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Manhattan averaged 7.5 steals per game (209 steals/28 games) last season — 4th best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Manhattan stole the ball 209 times last season — 5th most among MAAC Teams

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 18.7 defensive rebounds per game (505 rebounds/27 games) this season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Canisius averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/31 games) last season — 3rd best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.9

Canisius averaged 6.0 steals per game (187 steals/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Canisius has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,250 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7


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