The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-11) will attempt to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they challenge the Grand Canyon Antelopes (6-5) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Prediction
The last time the Delta Devils played, they were dismantled by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 106-37. Nebraska launched 37 three pointers, making 15 of them (40.5 percent). Mississippi Valley State, on the other hand, was just 1-15 (6.7 percent). Mississippi Valley State’s Dante Scott had a solid performance, contributing 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Antelopes were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in their last contest, 79-74. South Dakota State’s 38.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Grand Canyon, who had a rate of 27.7. With 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Trey Drechsel led Grand Canyon in scoring.
After the Antelopes won the only game against the Delta Devils last season, 71-38, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Antelopes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 21.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.296 vs. 0.157).
It could be a difficult game for Mississippi Valley State on the offensive glass. The Delta Devils rank 198th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 89th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 241st (27.0).
The Antelopes rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Delta Devils rank 224th (19.5).
Grand Canyon ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 238th (41.1).
The Antelopes average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. The Delta Devils rank 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 36.0, up from 21.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (6.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
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