The La Salle Explorers (0-6) clash against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (3-3) in the Wooden Legacy at Titan Gym. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
La Salle Explorers vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Antelopes fell to the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 75-66, while the Explorers were defeated by the Northwestern Wildcats, 91-74.
La Salle forced Northwestern into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 15.0) while Grand Canyon did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (19-26; 73.1 percent). Alessandro Lever played a pivotal role for Grand Canyon with 16 points. La Salle, meanwhile, was led by Pookie Powell, who had 23 points and six rebounds.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Grand Canyon figures to have a significant advantage. Since last season, the Antelopes defense ranks fifth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while the La Salle offense ranks 287th in effective field goal percentage (0.489).
La Salle Explorers vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Grand Canyon ranks 45th in assists per game (15.7) while La Salle ranks 241st (12.6).
- The Antelopes are ninth in the nation with 17.2 three pointers allowed per game while the Explorers are 39th with 19.4 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Antelopes rank 44th in rebounds per game (38.5) while the Explorers rank 236th (34.2).
- Grand Canyon ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while La Salle ranks 71st (2.8).
