It will be a battle between WAC opponents when the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (9-9, 1-1 WAC) welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes (9-7, 2-1 WAC) to UTRGV Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Free Prediction
In the Antelopes’ last outing, they were beaten by the New Mexico State Aggies, 77-75. New Mexico State’s 0.575 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Grand Canyon, who had a mark of 0.542. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.512. Grand Canyon’s Oscar Frayer had a solid performance, recording 15 points.
The Vaqueros were beaten by the Bakersfield Roadrunners in their last outing, 75-69. Bakersfield won the rebounding battle. The Roadrunners had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 26) and total rebounds (50 vs. 34). With 15 points and seven assists, Javon Levi had a good game for UT Rio Grande Valley.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Vaqueros won the last game 83-81. UT Rio Grande Valley had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 23.3). Grand Canyon, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 13.0).
It will be a battle of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Vaqueros (ranked 77th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Antelopes (234th in possessions per game).
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 262nd (41.6).
The Vaqueros rank eighth in steals per game (9.8) while the Antelopes rank 136th (5.8).
Grand Canyon ranks 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 252nd (18.5).
The Antelopes rank 30th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Vaqueros rank 137th (13.5).
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The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
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