Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction 12/22/18

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The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-11) visit Grand Canyon University Arena to go head-to-head with the Grand Canyon Antelopes (6-5). The Delta Devils will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Antelopes were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74, while the Delta Devils lost big to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 106-37.

Mississippi Valley State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.3 vs. 38.9) while Grand Canyon had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 18.7). Trey Drechsel had a good outing for Grand Canyon with 17 points. Mississippi Valley State received a boost from Dante Scott, who recorded 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Antelopes won the lone game between these two teams last year, 71-38. Grand Canyon out-rebounded Mississippi Valley State. The Antelopes had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (33 vs. 21) and total rebounds (49 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

It could be a difficult game for Mississippi Valley State on the offensive glass. The Delta Devils rank 198th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 89th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Grand Canyon ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 241st (27.0).
  • The Antelopes average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 120th in the NCAA. The Delta Devils rank 139th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
  • The Antelopes rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Delta Devils rank 224th (19.5).
  • Grand Canyon ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 238th (41.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Delta Devils have scored an average of 54.0 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 90.0 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
  • The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 3.7 for the season.