It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the Grand Canyon Antelopes (7-6) welcome the Utah Valley Wolverines (11-4) to Grand Canyon University Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last game, they blew out the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 13.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 20.3). With 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Jake Toolson was the game’s high scorer.
The Antelopes fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in their last outing, 79-74. South Dakota State’s 38.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Grand Canyon, who had a mark of 27.7. With 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Trey Drechsel led Grand Canyon in scoring.
Utah Valley could struggle to create turnovers. Grand Canyon ranks 64th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Utah Valley forces the 34th-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent).
After the Antelopes won two out of three meetings against the Wolverines last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Grand Canyon won 75-60. The Antelopes made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.1).
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Utah Valley ranks 137th (22.7).
The Antelopes rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Wolverines rank 141st (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Wolverines have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Utah Valley has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
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