It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the California Baptist Lancers (10-8, 2-3 WAC) welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes (12-7, 5-1 WAC) to the CBU Events Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. California Baptist Lancers ATS Prediction
In the Antelopes’ last matchup, they blew out the UMKC Kangaroos, 78-50. The Antelopes knocked down 23 of their 27 free throws (85.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.507). Trey Drechsel fueled Grand Canyon with 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Lancers lost to the Bakersfield Roadrunners in their last matchup, 88-84. Bakersfield won the rebounding battle. The Roadrunners had 23 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Lancers had 10 and 30, respectively. California Baptist’s Milan Acquaah put together a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
Contrasting styles will be on display in this matchup. California Baptist has preferred a fast-paced style of play (46th in possessions per game), while Grand Canyon has been slower-paced (204th in possessions per game).
Grand Canyon Antelopes at California Baptist Lancers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 100th in assists per game (14.3) while California Baptist ranks 227th (11.3).
The Lancers rank 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Antelopes rank 148th (22.6).
California Baptist ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 80th (3.2).
The Antelopes rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Lancers rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
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The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
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