Canisius vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 16

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  • Rhode Island is a -22.5 point favorite vs Canisius
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Canisius / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Canisius Golden Griffins visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams on Dec. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kingston, RI.

Rhode Island is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-105).

The Canisius vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Canisius vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Canisius+22.5 -115O 136.5 -1051900
Rhode Island -22.5 -105U 136.5 -115-10000

Canisius vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rhode Island will win this college basketball game with 74.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Canisius vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rhode Island will cover the spread with 63.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Canisius has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Canisius has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.40 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+1.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rhode Island have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Canisius Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Canisius has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -4.98% ROI
  • 2-8 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 8-2 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 5.39% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Canisius Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (83/288) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Canisius forced 10.7 turnovers per game (333 turnovers/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Canisius allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (83/288) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 5.8 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.5

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

Canisius is shooting 67% from the free throw line (137/204) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Canisius had a TS% of 46% last season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Canisius Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (83/288) this season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Canisius forced 10.7 turnovers per game (333 turnovers/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.2

Canisius allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Canisius has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (83/288) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Canisius has averaged 5.8 offensive rebounds per game (245 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 9.5

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

Canisius is shooting 67% from the free throw line (137/204) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Canisius had a TS% of 46% last season — 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%


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