Seattle Redhawks vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction 01/23/20

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The Seattle Redhawks (10-10, 3-2 WAC) will be at Grand Canyon University Arena to take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes (7-11, 2-2 WAC) in a WAC matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Seattle Redhawks vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Antelopes edged the Kansas City Roos, 69-66, while the Redhawks lost to the New Mexico State Aggies, 75-67.

The Antelopes made 19 of their 21 free throws (90.5 percent) and held the Roos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.516). Seattle, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 14.7). Alessandro Lever put together a good performance for Grand Canyon with 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Seattle was led by Terrell Brown, who finished with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Antelopes edged out the Redhawks in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Grand Canyon won 84-75. Grand Canyon’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Seattle. The Antelopes had a rate of 0.288, while the Redhawks posted a mark of 0.210. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

There’s a decent chance that Seattle struggles to create turnovers. Grand Canyon ranks 38th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Seattle forces the 212th-most turnovers (19.1 percent).

Seattle Redhawks vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Seattle ranks 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Grand Canyon ranks 247th (18.2).
  • The Antelopes are 33rd in the nation with 5.3 steals allowed per game while the Redhawks are 43rd with 5.5 steals allowed per game.
  • The Redhawks rank 126th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Antelopes rank 259th (32.4).
  • Grand Canyon ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Seattle ranks 69th (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (8.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
  • The Antelopes have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Grand Canyon has been defeated by an average of 3.1 points.