The Grand Canyon Antelopes (9-13, 4-4 WAC) will be at the CBU Events Center to take on the California Baptist Lancers (17-6, 7-2 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Lancers defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 74-69, while the Antelopes got blown out by the New Mexico State Aggies, 72-52.
California Baptist dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.272) and a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 16.2). For those same stats, Bakersfield had marks of 0.196 and 19.2, respectively. Grand Canyon, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.184 vs. 0.103). De’jon Davis had a solid performance for California Baptist, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds. Grand Canyon was lifted by Carlos Johnson, who finished with 15 points.
In their first matchup this season, Brandon Boyd led the Lancers to a 61-57 win. He recorded 16 points and five rebounds. California Baptist had a better effective field goal percentage (0.403 vs. 0.354). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.104).
The prolific offense of California Baptist (20th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 111.4) will face off against the porous defense of Grand Canyon (307th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 105.8). The Lancers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Grand Canyon at California Baptist Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- California Baptist ranks eighth in rebounds per game (41.0) while Grand Canyon ranks 250th (33.0).
- The Antelopes rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Lancers rank 111th (3.4).
- Grand Canyon ranks 223rd in steals per game (4.9) while California Baptist ranks 243rd (4.0).
- The Lancers rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Antelopes rank 249th (18.6).
- California Baptist ranks 64th in assists per game (14.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
- The Antelopes’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 3.1 for the season.
