The New Mexico State Aggies (19-4, 8-1 WAC) put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the Grand Canyon Antelopes (14-8, 7-2 WAC) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction
In the Aggies’ last game, they defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 71-70. The Aggies had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.235) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 37.5). New Mexico State received a boost from Eli Chuha, who put up seven points and 11 rebounds.
The Antelopes lost a close one to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last game, 72-69. UT Rio Grande Valley’s 13.8 turnover percentage was the team’s largest strength over Grand Canyon, who had a rate of 18.9. The Vaqueros’ mark was better than their season average of 16.0, while the Antelopes’ was above their season average of 15.7. Damari Milstead had a solid game for Grand Canyon, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
It could be a tough game for Grand Canyon on the offensive glass. The Antelopes rank 113th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 percent), while New Mexico State ranks 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Ivan Aurrecoechea scored a game-high 20 points and the Aggies defeated the Antelopes 77-75. He also put up 11 rebounds. New Mexico State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Grand Canyon. The Aggies had a rate of 0.575 while the Antelopes posted a mark of 0.542.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Mexico State ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Grand Canyon ranks 163rd (22.0).
The Aggies rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Antelopes rank 80th (3.1).
New Mexico State ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 68th (5.7).
The Aggies rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Antelopes rank 65th (32.8).
New Mexico State is second in the NCAA with 8.7 assists allowed per game while Grand Canyon is 18th with 10.5 assists allowed per game.
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The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.6, up from 11.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (6.8 below their season average).
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