Whether it's a major conference, or a smaller one such as this Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup. I'm attracted to the better team in an underdog role.

I find that to be the case here.

Manhattan is 11-8, 4-6 in the MAAC. The Jaspers average four points more per game than Canisius and shoot much better from the floor. Manhattan ranks 115th in the country in field goal percentage at 45.3. The Golden Griffins shoot 40 percent from the floor, which ranks near the bottom at 340th.

The Jaspers also have the best player on the court in guard Jose Perez, who averages 18.8 points and nearly five assists per game.

Canisius is 7-16. The Golden Griffins rank last in the MAAC with a 3-9 league mark. They have lost four in a row, all by five points or more.