The Grand Canyon Antelopes (4-3) take on the Boise State Broncos (2-4) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Boise State Broncos vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction
In the Broncos’ last contest, they were defeated by the Drake Bulldogs, 83-74. Drake was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bulldogs made 28 of their 34 free throws (82.4 percent), while the Broncos were just 10-15 (66.7 percent). Justinian Jessup was Boise State’s high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Antelopes defeated the La Salle Explorers in their last outing, 82-70. Grand Canyon’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over La Salle. The Antelopes had a rate of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.503), while the Explorers posted a mark of 0.341 (below their season average of 0.480). Alessandro Lever was Grand Canyon’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
The Broncos won the lone contest against the Antelopes last season, 85-80. Boise State had a much better free throw rate (0.407 vs. 0.190). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 17.9).
Points could be at a premium as a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses battle. Since last season, Grand Canyon ranks ninth in defensive efficiency (93.8) and Boise State is 35th (97.8).
Boise State Broncos at Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boise State ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Grand Canyon ranks 206th (35.8).
The Antelopes rank 102nd in blocks per game (3.8) while the Broncos rank 263rd (2.3).
Grand Canyon ranks 49th in assists per game (15.6) while Boise State ranks 187th (13.2).
The Antelopes rank eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Broncos rank 121st (21.1).
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