Grand Canyon Antelopes at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Prediction 01/10/19

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (9-6, 2-0 WAC) will be at the Pan American Center to challenge the New Mexico State Aggies (11-4, 0-1 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Grand Canyon Antelopes at New Mexico State Aggies Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Aggies were victorious over the North Dakota State Bison, 73-56, while the Antelopes fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74.

New Mexico State dominated every stat category in the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 and a turnover percentage of 9.9. For those same stats, North Dakota State was 13.5 and 15.5, respectively. Grand Canyon, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 18.7). JoJo Zamora had a solid outing for New Mexico State with 16 points and five rebounds. Trey Drechsel had a good game for Grand Canyon, recording 17 points.

The Aggies dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three contests. In the most recent matchup, New Mexico State won 72-58. Getting to the free throw line was one of New Mexico State’s largest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Grand Canyon had just 10. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Aggies rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

Grand Canyon Antelopes at New Mexico State Aggies Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico State ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 137th (22.7).
  • The Aggies allow the eighth-fewest steals per game (4.6) while the Antelopes rank 41st (5.4).
  • New Mexico State allows the third-fewest assists per game (8.9) while Grand Canyon ranks 23rd (10.4).
  • The Aggies rank 49th in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Antelopes rank 140th (36.2).
  • New Mexico State ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 69th (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (5.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
  • The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 5.6 for the season.