The No. 6 Nevada Wolf Pack (9-0) go head-to-head with the Grand Canyon Antelopes (5-3) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Prediction
The last time the Antelopes played, they were topped by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74. South Dakota State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Grand Canyon. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 38.9, while the Antelopes posted a mark of 27.7. Trey Drechsel led Grand Canyon in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Wolf Pack were victorious over the BYU Cougars in their last outing, 86-70. The Wolf Pack had a much better free throw rate (0.424 vs. 0.174) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 vs. 19.6). Jordan Caroline was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting from the field.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, Nevada ranks fourth in offensive efficiency and Grand Canyon ranks 28th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Antelopes have been among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.280). The Wolf Pack, meanwhile, rank 16th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.207.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grand Canyon ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while Nevada ranks 255th (23.8).
The Wolf Pack rank 36th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Antelopes rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
Grand Canyon ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Nevada ranks 131st (13.0).
The Wolf Pack rank seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Antelopes rank 126th (6.0).
Nevada ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.1) while Grand Canyon ranks 94th (3.8).
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