The Valparaiso Crusaders (3-1) clash against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (2-3) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Antelopes defeated the Montana State Bobcats 69-56, while the Crusaders beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 74-60.
The Crusaders had a turnover percentage of 13.0 (better than their season average of 18.0) and held the Fighting Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below the 33.3 mark opponents have averaged against Valparaiso this season). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 5.5 (better than their season average of 16.1) and a free throw rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.252). Montana State was 24.4 and 0.174, respectively, for those same stats. Grand Canyon’s Alessandro Lever had a solid performance, recording 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Valparaiso, meanwhile, received a boost from Javon Freeman-Liberty, who finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
Valparaiso vs. Grand Canyon Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, ATS Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Grand Canyon ranks 59th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Valparaiso ranks 225th (7.0).
- The Antelopes rank 157th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Crusaders rank 235th (34.3).
- Grand Canyon ranks 49th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Valparaiso ranks 118th (12.5).
- The Antelopes rank 158th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Crusaders rank 303rd (18.0).
- Valparaiso ranks 173rd in blocks per game (3.1) while Grand Canyon ranks 270th (2.0).
