The New Mexico State Aggies (19-4, 8-1 WAC) and the Grand Canyon Antelopes (14-8, 7-2 WAC) square off at Grand Canyon University Arena. The Aggies will try to continue their eight-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies at Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Antelopes lost a tough one against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 72-69, while the Aggies edged the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 71-70.
New Mexico State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.407 (above their season average of 0.235) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 37.5). For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.217 and 38.2, respectively. Grand Canyon, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.267). Grand Canyon received a boost from Damari Milstead, who recorded 14 points. Eli Chuha had a good outing for New Mexico State, contributing seven points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ivan Aurrecoechea led the Aggies to a 77-75 win. He registered a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. New Mexico State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.575 vs. 0.542). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (11-15; 73.3 percent).
Second-chance points might be rare for Grand Canyon in this battle. The Antelopes currently rank 113th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 percent), while New Mexico State ranks 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies at Grand Canyon Antelopes Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Grand Canyon ranks 163rd (22.0).
- The Aggies rank seventh in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Antelopes rank 65th (32.8).
- New Mexico State allows the second-fewest assists per game (8.7) while Grand Canyon ranks 18th (10.5).
- The Aggies rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Antelopes rank 80th (3.1).
- New Mexico State ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 68th (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 8.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.4 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
