Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction 01/03/19

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The Utah Valley Wolverines (11-4) will be at Grand Canyon University Arena to challenge the Grand Canyon Antelopes (7-6) in a WAC matchup. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Utah Valley Wolverines at Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Antelopes lost to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 79-74, while the Wolverines dismantled the Westminster (UT) Griffins, 96-71.

Utah Valley played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 and a turnover percentage of 9.5. For those same stats, Westminster (UT) put up marks of 13.3 and 20.3, respectively. Grand Canyon, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 18.7). Trey Drechsel fueled Grand Canyon with 17 points. Jake Toolson, meanwhile had a good outing for Utah Valley, contributing 22 points.

The Antelopes took this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the last game, Grand Canyon won 75-60. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Grand Canyon’s largest advantages. They made 26 trips to the line, while Utah Valley went 24 times. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

There’s a decent chance that Utah Valley struggles to create turnovers. Grand Canyon ranks 64th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Utah Valley forces the 34th-fewest turnovers (16.5 percent).

Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Grand Canyon ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Utah Valley ranks 137th (22.7).
  • The Antelopes rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Wolverines rank 141st (13.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 4.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average).