The UNI Panthers (4-6) will be at home in the McLeod Center when they go head-to-head with the Grand Canyon Antelopes (5-5). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. UNI Panthers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers had no trouble getting past the Bemidji State Beavers, 97-51, while the Antelopes were beaten by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74.
UNI dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 and a turnover percentage of 5.6. For those same stats, Bemidji State recorded marks of 9.5 and 18.7, respectively. Grand Canyon, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 18.7). Wyatt Lohaus played a key role for UNI with 19 points. Meanwhile, Grand Canyon received a boost from Trey Drechsel, who had 17 points.
It could be a tough game for UNI on the offensive glass. The Panthers currently rank 314th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 percent), while Grand Canyon ranks 79th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent).
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. UNI Panthers Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Grand Canyon ranks 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while UNI ranks 202nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- The Panthers rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Antelopes rank 86th (3.3).
- Grand Canyon averages 13.8 assists per game, which ranks 112th in the NCAA. UNI ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UNI has been defeated by an average of 3.7 points.