Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. New Mexico State Aggies Betting Prediction 03/16/19

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The New Mexico State Aggies (29-4, 17-1 WAC) will be in the Western Athletic Conference Tourney at Orleans Arena when they challenge the Grand Canyon Antelopes (20-12, 12-6 WAC). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. New Mexico State Aggies ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Aggies defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 79-72, while the Antelopes beat the Utah Valley Wolverines 78-74.

The Antelopes forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 29.9). The Aggies, on the other hand, held the Vaqueros to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 27.1) and had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 16.4). Terrell Brown was a key piece for New Mexico State with 19 points. Grand Canyon rallied around Carlos Johnson, who put up 35 points and nine rebounds.

The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Aggies currently rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 41st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. New Mexico State Aggies Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • New Mexico State ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Grand Canyon ranks 163rd (22.4).
  • The Aggies are 11th in the nation with 4.8 steals allowed per game while the Antelopes are 44th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • New Mexico State ranks second in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Grand Canyon ranks 18th (10.4).
  • The Aggies rank first in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while the Antelopes rank 69th (2.9).
  • New Mexico State ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (28.8) while Grand Canyon ranks 66th (32.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 22.0, up from 13.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (8.3 above their season average).