Manhattan vs Canisius

Manhattan enters this matchup on a two-game winning streak, while Canisius continues a five-game slide, struggling to find consistency on both ends of the floor. The Jaspers, have seen strong performances from their leading scorer, who has historically dominated Canisius, averaging over 18 points per game in their last three meetings. While neither team has reached the pivotal 41-game mark to significantly factor into postseason standings, Manhattan still holds an outside shot at improving their standings for tournament seeding. Given the Golden Griffins' injuries and form issues, backing Manhattan's moneyline is a sound play, though the odds limit its value. Still, with a high likelihood of success, this pick is graded a solid B.

Manhattan enters the matchup struggling offensively, averaging under 65 points per game during their three-game losing streak, while Canisius has scored fewer than 60 points in four of their last five contests. Meanwhile, in previous matchups, Manhattan’s defense has limited Canisius to an average of just 62 points in their last three meetings. Given both teams’ poor scoring form, the injury-disrupted Canisius backcourt, and their history of low-scoring clashes, this game is likely to crawl below the 151.5 total. The under holds solid value with a B grade, as both teams' offensive woes and slow tempo point toward a final combined score well below the projected line.

Canisius is in a free fall, losing six straight games, and their recent form suggests little hope for a turnaround against Manhattan. Meanwhile, Manhattan has been far more competitive, picking up three wins in its last five outings and covering the spread in four of those matchups. Historically, the Jaspers have dominated this head-to-head, winning five of the last six meetings. Given Canisius’ inability to generate offense and a defense that ranks near the bottom of the MAAC, Manhattan is poised to take advantage and cover the -5.5 spread. While not a lock, this bet holds solid value considering both teams’ trends.