Who's Playing

Fairfield @ Canisius

Current Records: Fairfield 3-3; Canisius 2-5

What to Know

The Canisius Golden Griffins will stay at home another game and welcome the Fairfield Stags at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 3 at Koessler Athletic Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Golden Griffins winning the first 80-69 and Fairfield taking the second 66-53.

On Monday, Canisius lost to the Cornell Big Red at home by a decisive 89-75 margin.

Meanwhile, Fairfield was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Sunday as they fell 75-70 to the Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Canisius is expected to win a tight contest Friday. But bettors beware: they are 0-2 against the spread when favored.

With the two teams each stumbling in off of a loss, both will be hungry for the victory. The teams are out to make things right after dropping matches they were expected to win, so stay tuned to see which team bounces back.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Koessler Athletic Center -- Buffalo, New York
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $31.50

Odds

The Golden Griffins are a slight 1-point favorite against the Stags, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Golden Griffins as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Fairfield have won six out of their last 11 games against Canisius.

  • Feb 20, 2021 - Fairfield 66 vs. Canisius 53
  • Feb 19, 2021 - Canisius 80 vs. Fairfield 69
  • Jan 26, 2020 - Fairfield 63 vs. Canisius 55
  • Jan 05, 2020 - Fairfield 46 vs. Canisius 42
  • Feb 15, 2019 - Canisius 72 vs. Fairfield 68
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Canisius 73 vs. Fairfield 68
  • Feb 12, 2018 - Canisius 81 vs. Fairfield 63
  • Feb 24, 2017 - Fairfield 58 vs. Canisius 55
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Canisius 86 vs. Fairfield 72
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Fairfield 74 vs. Canisius 71
  • Jan 29, 2016 - Fairfield 84 vs. Canisius 77