The Grand Canyon Antelopes (1-1) go head-to-head against the Jacksonville Dolphins (0-2) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Prediction
The Dolphins are trying to rebound after their 97-82 loss to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in their last contest. Northern Arizona’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Jacksonville. The Lumberjacks had a rate of 11.5, while the Dolphins posted a mark of 20.0. Jacksonville’s Jalyn Hinton had a good performance, recording eight points, 13 rebounds and six blocks.
The last time the Antelopes played, they won big over the Delaware State Hornets, 89-47. The Antelopes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 17.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 24.4). Trey Drechsel led Grand Canyon in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Grand Canyon appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Antelopes rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.445), while Jacksonville is 240th in effective field goal percentage (0.498) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Dolphins. They rank 276th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the Antelopes have forced the 34th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.7 percent).
Jacksonville at Grand Canyon ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grand Canyon ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Jacksonville ranks 251st (23.8).
The Antelopes rank 38th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Dolphins rank 255th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
Grand Canyon ranks 45th in assists per game (15.7) while Jacksonville ranks 231st (12.5).
The Antelopes rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Dolphins rank 167th (3.5).
Grand Canyon ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Jacksonville ranks 240th (7.1).
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