Canisius vs Bowling Green Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2023

The stage is set for an intriguing showdown at Place Bell as the Canisius Golden Griffins, boasting a solid 3-2 record, take on the Bowling Green Falcons with a 2-3 record. This Saturday afternoon clash promises to be a captivating battle of contrasting styles and capabilities. Dominate the college scene with our college basketball picks.

Canisius comes off a commanding win against Wofford, displaying an impressive offensive arsenal. Scoring is evident, averaging 78.6 points per game, ranking Golden Griffins 120th nationally. A significant contributor to the success is 3-point shooting, standing at an impressive 38.7% (45th). However, the Griffins have a glaring weakness in free-throw shooting, languishing at 62.7% (321st), which could prove costly in close encounters. Defensively, Canisius allows an average of 72.6 points per game (218th), with opponents shooting 40.9% from the field. This indicates a fairly resilient defense that could challenge Bowling Green's scorers. Siem Uijtendaal leads the team with 14.0 points per game, complemented by Tahj Staveskie's playmaking abilities, averaging 4.5 assists. Rebounding is another strength for the Griffins, with Frank Mitchell pulling down 9.2 boards per game.

Bowling Green's recent performance, including a loss against Western Kentucky, highlights the Falcons’ struggles this season. The offense averages only 69.0 points per game (280th), with a concerning 42.9% field goal percentage (244th). Even more troubling is 3-point shooting at a mere 25.8% (341st), one of the lowest in the nation. Free-throw shooting is also an area of weakness, standing at 59.0% (344th). On defense, the Falcons concede 70.8 points per game (176th), and opponents have a 42.7% shooting success rate. The Falcons need to tighten defense against Canisius's sharpshooters. Marcus Hill, leading the team with 16.6 points and 2.4 assists per game, will be crucial in igniting the offense. Rashaun Agee, averaging 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals, will be pivotal in both defensive and offensive rebounding.