The Texas Longhorns (6-3) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (5-4) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Texas Longhorns ATS Prediction
The last time the Antelopes played, they were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74. South Dakota State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest 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 Longhorns defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers in their last outing, 71-59. Texas’ 0.577 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Illinois, who had a mark of 0.411. Matt Coleman III was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
Texas appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Longhorns rank 57th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while Grand Canyon is 185th in effective field goal percentage (0.497) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grand Canyon ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Texas ranks 209th (21.7).
The Antelopes rank 69th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7) while the Longhorns rank 243rd (36.4).
Texas ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while Grand Canyon ranks 153rd (3.7).
The Longhorns rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Antelopes rank 133rd (6.1).
Texas is fifth in the country with 11.6 assists allowed per game while Grand Canyon is 25th with 9.8 assists allowed per game.
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