Canisius vs Buffalo Prediction 11/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Canisius vs Buffalo Prediction

In this Canisius vs Buffalo prediction, Buffalo is coming in as -15.5 home favorites. I like the value with the road dog in this spot, as Buffalo has not beaten a Division I team yet this season and its numbers are inflated by a 107-65 win against Penn State Schuylkill, while in its two games against Division I opponents it lost by 27 and 19 points and averaged just 63 points. Canisius has two ugly losses against Penn State and St. Bonaventure, but it bounced back with an 86-81 road win at Brown in its last game. The Golden Griffins are also making 9.3 three-pointers per game with a 37.8% from beyond the arc, while Buffalo is shooting just 22.1% from the 3-point range, and that makes it hard for the Bulls to pull away by 16 points. Take Canisius and grab the +15.5 points.

Buffalo Bulls Preview

The Buffalo Bulls have a 1-2 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 0-2 road record. They are coming off a 107-65 home win against Penn State Schuylkill, following a 61-80 road loss against Pittsburgh and a 65-92 road loss against Marshall, and will face St. Bonaventure and RIT next.

Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 77.7 points per game, while allowing 79 points per game defensively. They are shooting 42.9% from the field and are making 7 three-pointers per game with a 22.1% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 42.7% from the field and 30.3% from the 3-point range. They are making 16.7 free throws per game while shooting with a 71.4% from the line. They are grabbing 36 rebounds per game and allow 41.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 16 assists per game and allowing their opponents to make 11.7 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 10.3 steals per game, while committing 15 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 15.7 turnovers per game. They commit 22 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1.

Drew Steffe leads Buffalo in scoring, averaging 17.3 ppg on 56.8% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.3 assists per game. Antoine Lorick III follows with 17 ppg on 48.6% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 10 rebounds per game. Harrison Reede follows with 8 ppg on 75% shooting from the field. J.J. Starling follows with 7.7 ppg on 33.3% shooting from the field, adding 2.7 rebounds per game. Dylan Ducommun follows with 7.3 ppg on 22.6% shooting from the field, adding 3.7 rebounds per game.

Canisius Golden Griffins Preview

The Canisius Golden Griffins have a 2-2 overall record and a 1-1 home record and a 1-1 road record. They are coming off an 86-81 road win against Brown, following a 117-60 home win against Hiram and a 49-88 home loss against St. Bonaventure, and will face Mercyhurst and UAlbany next.

Offensively, the Golden Griffins are averaging 77.3 points per game, while allowing 81.5 points per game defensively. They are shooting 47% from the field and are making 9.3 three-pointers per game with a 37.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 48.6% from the field and 29.3% from the 3-point range. They are making 14 free throws per game while shooting with a 63.6% from the line. They are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game and allow 39.5 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 15.8 assists per game and allowing their opponents to make 16.8 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game, while committing 13.5 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 12.5 turnovers per game. They commit 18.3 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2.

Michael Wilson Jr. leads Canisius in scoring, averaging 18.5 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, adding 3.8 rebounds per game. Clinton Efinda follows with 13 ppg on 51.3% shooting from the field, adding 5 rebounds per game. Vinny Sigona follows with 9.2 ppg on 50% shooting from the field, adding 2.2 rebounds per game. Preist Ryan follows with 9 ppg on 44.8% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.8 rebounds per game. Nate Fouts follows with 8 ppg on 40.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 3.2 assists per game.

Canisius Golden Griffins @ Buffalo Bulls Betting Trends: November 15, 2026

 

Why the Buffalo Bulls will win

• Buffalo has won each of its last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Broadview Arena.
• Canisius has lost eight of its last nine games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Canisius has lost the first half in each of its last five games against the Mid-American Conference.

Why the Canisius Golden Griffins will win

• Buffalo has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Buffalo’s last eight night games against non-Conference opponents at Broadview Arena have produced a total of 155+ points.
• Thirteen of Canisius’ last 16 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Buffalo ranks T33rd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.7).
• Buffalo ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.3).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Canisius +15.5