Bradley vs. Canisius betting: College basketball preview for December 21

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The Canisius Golden Griffins (0-12) are heavy underdogs (+24.5) as they attempt to end a 12-game losing streak when they visit the Bradley Braves (9-2) at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Carver Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 142.5.

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Bradley Cover -24.5 vs Canisius -115

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Bradley vs. Canisius betting lines

  • Bradley moneyline odds to win: -14286
  • Canisius moneyline odds to win: +3150
  • Spread: Bradley (-24.5)
  • Total: 142.5

Bradley statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Bradley covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Bradley covered eight times in 15 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered five times in 12 opportunities in away games.
  • The Braves exceeded the total in a higher percentage of games at home (73.3%) than road games (50%) last season.
  • At home last year, Bradley won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 12-3 (.800). When playing on the road, it was 5-3 (.625) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Braves put up 74.1 points per game and gave up 67.1 last season, ranking them 155th in the country on offense and 48th on defense.
  • Bradley grabbed 31.9 rebounds per game and conceded 30.2 boards last season, ranking 184th and 101st, respectively, in college basketball.
  • The Braves were 172nd in college basketball in assists (13.1 per game) last season.

Bradley betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-3-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 4-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.7 (25th in nation) 40.4 (68th) 31.9 (243rd) 30.8 (167th) 17.2 (36th) 11.8 (200th)

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Canisius statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Canisius has performed better against the spread on the road (3-3-0) than at home (2-3-0) this season.
  • Looking at the over/under, Golden Griffins games have finished over more frequently at home (three of five, 60%) than away (three of six, 50%).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Golden Griffins have won the same percentage of games (.000) at home (0-4) and away (0-5).

Last season stats

  • The Golden Griffins ranked 271st in the country last season with 70.4 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 185th with 72.1 points allowed per game.
  • Last season Canisius averaged 34.3 boards per game (67th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 31.0 rebounds per contest (147th-ranked).
  • Last year the Golden Griffins ranked 231st in college basketball in assists, averaging 12.5 per game.

Canisius betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 24.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 5-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-10 (Home: 0-4; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.9 (331st in nation) 49.3 (357th) 24.1 (364th) 35.0 (331st) 11.2 (332nd) 11.2 (146th)
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