Canisius Golden Griffins vs Sacred Heart Pioneers predictions, Jan 04, 2026

Jan 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Canisius Golden Griffins will host the Sacred Heart Pioneers at home. Both teams have had mixed results in their recent form, with Canisius winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Sacred Heart winning 1 of their last 5.

On paper, the bookmakers have slightly favored the visiting Sacred Heart Pioneers, with odds of 1.61 compared to Canisius’ odds of 2.13. Our model prediction gives the Pioneers a 55.9% chance of coming out on top in this contest.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defense to limit scoring opportunities for their opponents. Canisius will need to find ways to break through the Sacred Heart defense, while the Pioneers will look to capitalize on their recent form and secure another victory on the road.

With both teams looking to improve their standing, this game could go either way. Fans can expect a closely contested matchup with potential for an exciting finish.

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Canisius
42%		 Sacred Heart
58%

Prediction (the most likely score): 70:73

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.18 1.6
WilliamHill 2.25 1.65
Pinnacle 2.13 1.61
Best for US Customers 2.35 1.62

Latest Results

02.01.26 Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – Fairfield Stags basketball – 85:81
22.12.25 Duquesne Dukes basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 103:59
16.12.25 Rhode Island Rams basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 62:45
13.12.25 Maine Black Bears basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 43:70
07.12.25 Siena Saints basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 74:52		 02.01.26 Niagara Purple Eagles basketball – Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – 64:61
29.12.25 Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – Merrimack Warriors basketball – 72:80
22.12.25 Towson Tigers basketball – Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – 72:47
19.12.25 Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – Dartmouth Big Green basketball – 85:63
16.12.25 UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – 87:82

Facts

  • Canisius has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Sacred Heart is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Canisius may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Canisius has had a series of away games.
  • Sacred Heart could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Canisius won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 183:175. (average 91.5:87.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Canisius won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 84:93.

    Latest Head To Head

    23.01.25 Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – 84:93
    05.01.25 Sacred Heart Pioneers basketball – Canisius Golden Griffins basketball – 82:99

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (9.03%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (9.03%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 9 (4.77%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (3.9%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (3.57%)

    6. Iowa State: 13 (3.3%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.3%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13 (3.3%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 15 (2.86%)

    10. Michigan State: 26 (1.65%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.65%)

    12. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.65%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 26 (1.65%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29 (1.48%)

    15. Brigham Young: 29 (1.48%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 29 (1.48%)

    17. Louisville: 31 (1.38%)

    18. Kentucky Wildcats: 34 (1.26%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 36 (1.19%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.19%)

    21. North Carolina: 36 (1.19%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 41 (1.05%)

    23. Arkansas State: 41 (1.05%)

    24. Texas Tech: 46 (0.93%)

    25. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50 (0.86%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 50 (0.86%)

    27. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.86%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80 (0.54%)

    29. UCLA: 80 (0.54%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.43%)

    31. California Golden Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    32. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.43%)

    33. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.43%)

    34. Virginia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    35. Boise State: 100 (0.43%)

    36. UC Irvine: 100 (0.43%)

    37. Marquette: 100 (0.43%)

    38. Villanova Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    39. LSU: 100 (0.43%)

    40. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.43%)

    41. TCU: 100 (0.43%)

    42. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.43%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.43%)

    45. Colorado State: 100 (0.43%)

    46. High Point: 100 (0.43%)

    47. UCF Knights: 100 (0.43%)

    48. Wake Forest: 100 (0.43%)

    49. Wisconsin Badgers: 100 (0.43%)

    50. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    51. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.43%)

    52. Kansas State: 100 (0.43%)

    53. Clemson: 100 (0.43%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    55. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.43%)

    56. Colorado: 100 (0.43%)

    57. Utah Utes: 100 (0.43%)

    58. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    59. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.43%)

    60. West Virginia: 100 (0.43%)

    61. SMU Mustangs: 100 (0.43%)

    62. Ohio State Buckeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    63. Notre Dame: 100 (0.43%)

    64. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.43%)

    65. New Mexico: 100 (0.43%)

    66. Auburn Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    67. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    68. UC San Diego: 100 (0.43%)

    69. San Diego State: 100 (0.43%)

    70. George Mason: 100 (0.43%)

    71. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.43%)

    72. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.43%)

    73. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.43%)

    74. Missouri Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    75. McNeese State: 100 (0.43%)

    76. Utah State: 100 (0.43%)

    77. Creighton: 100 (0.43%)

    78. Miami (FL): 100 (0.43%)

    79. Texas Longhorns: 100 (0.43%)

    80. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.43%)

    81. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    82. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.43%)

    83. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.43%)

    84. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.43%)

    85. Providence Friars: 100 (0.43%)

    86. Oklahoma State: 100 (0.43%)

    87. Georgia Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    88. Arizona State: 100 (0.43%)

    89. Texas A&M: 100 (0.43%)

    90. Penn State: 100 (0.43%)

    91. Yale: 100 (0.43%)

    92. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.43%)

    93. Georgetown: 100 (0.43%)

    94. USC Trojans: 100 (0.43%)

    95. Troy: 100 (0.43%)

    96. Akron Zips: 100 (0.43%)

    97. NC State: 100 (0.43%)

    98. Saint Marys: 100 (0.43%)

    99. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.43%)

    100. Florida State: 100 (0.43%)

    101. Boston College: 100 (0.43%)

    102. California Maritime: 100 (0.43%)

    103. Grand Canyon: 100 (0.43%)

    104. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.43%)

    105. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.43%)

    106. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.43%)

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