The Utah Valley Wolverines (8-13, 2-4 WAC) will be at Grand Canyon University Arena to take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes (8-11, 3-2 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Odds
In their last game, the Antelopes edged the Seattle Redhawks, 80-77, while the Wolverines lost a close one to the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 58-57.
Grand Canyon played a nearly perfect contest. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 21.9) and a free throw rate of 0.458 (above their season average of 0.241). Seattle had marks of 21.4 and 0.292, respectively, for those same stats. Utah Valley, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.234). Grand Canyon was lifted by Carlos Johnson, who contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah White had a good outing for Utah Valley, recording 13 points and 18 rebounds.
The Antelopes edged out the Wolverines in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the most recent matchup, Grand Canyon won 78-74. The Antelopes’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Wolverines. Grand Canyon had a rate of 13.2, while Utah Valley posted a mark of 21.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Grand Canyon could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Grand Canyon ranks 51st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Utah Valley forces the 86th-fewest turnovers (18.3 percent).
Utah Valley Wolverines at Grand Canyon Antelopes Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Utah Valley ranks 17th in blocks per game (5.5) while Grand Canyon ranks 209th (1.4).
- The Antelopes rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Wolverines rank 65th (5.9).
- The Wolverines rank 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Antelopes rank 202nd (23.4).
- Utah Valley ranks 146th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Grand Canyon ranks 242nd (33.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
- The Antelopes have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Grand Canyon has lost by an average of 2.8 points.
