The New Mexico State Aggies (16-6, 7-0 WAC) welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes (9-12, 4-3 WAC) to Pan American Center. The Aggies will attempt to prolong their 10-game winning streak. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Aggies defeated the Bakersfield Roadrunners 61-57, while the Antelopes beat the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 87-79.
Grand Canyon dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.255) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.700 (above their season average of 0.481). UT Rio Grande Valley was 0.238 and 0.508, respectively, for those same stats. The Aggies, meanwhile, knocked down 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 18.6). Ivan Aurrecoechea put together a good game for New Mexico State with 23 points and eight rebounds. Grand Canyon was lifted by Alessandro Lever, who recorded 20 points, six rebounds and six assists.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last contest, New Mexico State won 89-57. New Mexico State won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had 11 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Antelopes had five and 28, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. New Mexico State currently ranks 327th in possessions per game (65.7) and Grand Canyon is 254th (68.1). Also, the Antelopes, who rank 311th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 percent), could have a tough time getting put-back points against the Aggies, who rank 12th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. New Mexico State Aggies Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Grand Canyon ranks 252nd (18.2).
- The Aggies allow the eighth-fewest blocks per game (2.1) while the Antelopes rank 59th (2.9).
- The Aggies rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Antelopes rank 183rd (13.8).
- New Mexico State ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (28.2) while Grand Canyon ranks 139th (35.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (9.4 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 10.2 for the season.
