The Grand Canyon Antelopes (0-1) welcome the Delaware State Hornets (0-1) to Grand Canyon University Arena for their home opener. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Delaware State Hornets at Grand Canyon Antelopes Free Prediction
In the Hornets’ last contest, they were blown out by the East Carolina Pirates, 81-56. One of East Carolina’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Delaware State had 18. Saleik Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
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 biggest advantage over Grand Canyon, who had a mark of 27.7. With 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Trey Drechsel was Grand Canyon’s high scorer.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Grand Canyon figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Since the 2017-18 season, the Antelopes defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.448), while the Delaware State offense ranks 328th in effective field goal percentage (0.469). Ball security could be troublesome for the Hornets. They rank 349th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.9 percent), while the Antelopes have forced the 39th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.5 percent).
Delaware State Hornets vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, ATS Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grand Canyon ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while Delaware State ranks 285th (25.1).
The Antelopes rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Hornets rank 261st (15.0).
Grand Canyon ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Delaware State ranks 261st (33.4).
The Antelopes rank 110th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while the Hornets rank 250th (7.7).
Grand Canyon ranks 17th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Delaware State ranks 119th (3.3).
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