The Grand Canyon Antelopes (2-1) clash against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-1) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Prediction
The Red Wolves will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Missouri Baptist Spartans in their last game, 89-54. Arkansas State’s 0.629 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Missouri Baptist, who had a rate of 0.325. With 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting, Grantham Gillard was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Antelopes were in action, they beat the Jacksonville Dolphins, 76-59. The Antelopes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.5 vs. 16.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.262 vs. 0.222). Alessandro Lever was the game’s leading scorer with 15 points on 4-for-8 shooting from the field.
Grand Canyon figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Antelopes rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.445), while Arkansas State is 206th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grand Canyon ranks 48th in assists per game (15.6) while Arkansas State ranks 287th (11.0).
The Antelopes rank 23rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Red Wolves rank 251st (33.6).
Grand Canyon ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Arkansas State ranks 144th (3.4).
The Antelopes allow the ninth-fewest three pointers per game (17.3) while the Red Wolves rank 60th (20.0).
Arkansas State averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the country. Grand Canyon ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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