The Grand Canyon Antelopes (14-7, 7-1 WAC) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (12-12, 4-4 WAC) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Prediction
In the Vaqueros’ last game, they topped the UMKC Kangaroos, 75-63. The Vaqueros knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent), while the Kangaroos had a turnover percentage of 23.4 (above their season average of 16.3). UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Javon Levi, who recorded eight points, 12 assists and five steals.
The Antelopes were victorious over the Bakersfield Roadrunners in their last game, 72-59. Grand Canyon made good use of their 31 trips to the free throw line, making 27 of them (87.1 percent). Bakersfield, on the other hand, was just 5-12 (41.7 percent). Carlos Johnson led Grand Canyon in scoring with 20 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Damari Milstead scored a game-high 25 points in the first game, in which the Antelopes topped the Vaqueros 69-65. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. Grand Canyon had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 18.2). UT Rio Grande Valley, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent).
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon ranks 110th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while the pesky defense of UT Rio Grande Valley forces the fourth-most turnovers in the NCAA (25.5 percent).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, ATS Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 58th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 269th (40.2).
The Antelopes rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Vaqueros rank 151st (13.4).
Grand Canyon ranks 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 276th (17.6).
The Vaqueros rank seventh in steals per game (9.7) while the Antelopes rank 115th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Vaqueros have outscored opponents by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. For the season, UT Rio Grande Valley has been defeated by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.6 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
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