The Canisius Golden Griffins at Buffalo Bulls will kick off their 2017-18 season with a cross-town grudge match when the two renew their metropolitan rivalry in a contest slated for a 1:00 PM tip-off. The game will be broadcasted locally. The Golden Griffins own the most recent win this rivalry as they defeated the Bulls in the 2016 meeting on Buffalo’s court when they took down UB 94-87 in overtime. As a whole, the last two meetings between both parties required overtime.
The Bulls come into this contest with lofty expectations as they are anticipated to finish first in the MAC East and ultimately return to the big dance come March. Last year, the Bulls fell short when Kent State took them down in the MAC Championship. The Bulls delight in return of the 2016-2017 MAC defensive player of the year, guard Dontay Caruthers.
Last year, Canisus earned an invitation to the CIT and made an early exit when Samford knocked them out in the first round. This was a part of a larger 1-6 finish that the Golden Griffins underwent to conclude their campaign. Overall, the MAAC constituent is regarded as a middle of the pack outfit. However, the Golden Griffins managed to earn a win in the regular season over the two-time reigning champion, Iona.
Straight Up and Against the Point Spread Records Canisius Golden Griffins, 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Buffalo Bulls, 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS
Canisius at Buffalo Key Betting Trends
- The two teams are 2-2 SU in the previous four meetings.
- Canisius is 4-1 ATS in the last five outings between both squads.
- Buffalo is 2-3 ATS in their previous five contests.
- Over is 2-0 ATS in the last two match-ups.
Public Money Consensus
Currently, the market has fallen by 1.5 points indicating action has rolled on in Canisius. On the contrary, Buffalo sits with 100% of the ticket and cash action according to present findings. The Over/Under remains idle at its current asking price.
