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(NCAAB) Canisius vs. Youngstown State,
Point Spread: 4.50 | -105.00 Canisius (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 4.50 | -105.00 Canisius (Away)
Result: Win
The set-up: Canisius doesn't score much (67.6 Pla) and will paly at Youngstown State early on Saturday, a team which can score (82.0 PPG) but one which also allows as many points as it scores (81.3 PPG). This game precedes the FCS First-Round playoff football game between Youngstown State and Samford at Stambaugh Stadium at 5 p.m.
Canisius: The Golden Griffins were picked to finish ninth in the MAAC preseason poll and could use a bounce back victory after a rough 1-4 start to the season. Canisius is averaging only 67.6 PPG on 42.6 percent shooting, while allowing 76.2 PPG on 49.0 percent shooting. Three players are averaging in double figures, the 6-6 Jermaine Crumpton (15.6 & 4.0), the 6-7 Phil Valenti (13.8-4.8-3.2) and Kassius Robertson (11.4).
Youngstown State: Shooting guard Cameron Morse only had 10 points in the team's last game but he leads the team with an average of 25.2 PPG. PG Francisco Santiago (10.5-3.8-4.0) is the only other double digit scorer but the Penguins have plenty of contributors. The 6-7 Donlan (9.3 & 5.7) and the 7-1 Kauffman (6.8 & 7.2) have been the team's best big men in the early going.
The pick: These two schools are separated by les the 200 miles but have played just four times. Interestingly, the Golden Griffins have won all four meetings, including an 84-82 overtime decision in the second round of the CIT right here at Beeghly Center on March 23, 2013, Youngstown home court. Take the points and make Canisius an 8* play.
Canisius: The Golden Griffins were picked to finish ninth in the MAAC preseason poll and could use a bounce back victory after a rough 1-4 start to the season. Canisius is averaging only 67.6 PPG on 42.6 percent shooting, while allowing 76.2 PPG on 49.0 percent shooting. Three players are averaging in double figures, the 6-6 Jermaine Crumpton (15.6 & 4.0), the 6-7 Phil Valenti (13.8-4.8-3.2) and Kassius Robertson (11.4).
Youngstown State: Shooting guard Cameron Morse only had 10 points in the team's last game but he leads the team with an average of 25.2 PPG. PG Francisco Santiago (10.5-3.8-4.0) is the only other double digit scorer but the Penguins have plenty of contributors. The 6-7 Donlan (9.3 & 5.7) and the 7-1 Kauffman (6.8 & 7.2) have been the team's best big men in the early going.
The pick: These two schools are separated by les the 200 miles but have played just four times. Interestingly, the Golden Griffins have won all four meetings, including an 84-82 overtime decision in the second round of the CIT right here at Beeghly Center on March 23, 2013, Youngstown home court. Take the points and make Canisius an 8* play.
