The Texas Longhorns (6-3) welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes (5-4) to Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The Longhorns will attempt to extend their five-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Texas Longhorns Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Longhorns were victorious over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 71-59, while the Antelopes fell to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74.
The Longhorns had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.577 vs. 0.411) and had a better turnover percentage (20.8 vs. 22.9). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 18.7). Texas was led by Matt Coleman III, who recorded 13 points and seven assists. Trey Drechsel fueled Grand Canyon with 17 points.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Texas should have a significant advantage. Since last season, the Longhorns defense ranks 57th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while the Grand Canyon offense ranks 185th in effective field goal percentage (0.497).
Grand Canyon Antelopes at Texas Longhorns Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Texas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Grand Canyon ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Texas ranks 209th (21.7).
- The Longhorns rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Antelopes rank 133rd (6.1).
- Texas is fifth in the nation with 11.6 assists allowed per game while Grand Canyon is 25th with 9.8 assists allowed per game.
- The Antelopes rank 69th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7) while the Longhorns rank 243rd (36.4).
- Texas ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while Grand Canyon ranks 153rd (3.7).
