The Grand Canyon Antelopes (4-9) will be at home in Grand Canyon University Arena when they clash against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (7-4). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Antelopes got blown out by the New Mexico Lobos, 91-71, while the Panthers had no trouble getting past the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 85-47.
Eastern Illinois played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.547 (above their season average of 0.527). For those same stats, Western Illinois was 23.3 and 0.327, respectively. Grand Canyon, meanwhile, forced New Mexico into a turnover percentage of 20.2 (above the 16.7 mark opponents have averaged against Grand Canyon this season). Grand Canyon’s Alessandro Lever led the way, contributing 18 points and 11 rebounds. Eastern Illinois, meanwhile, was led by JaQualis Matlock, who recorded 14 points and eight rebounds.
The inefficient offense of Grand Canyon will battle against the elite defense of Eastern Illinois. The Antelopes rank 267th in offensive efficiency, while the Panthers are 28th in defensive efficiency. The Panthers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Eastern Illinois at Grand Canyon Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Illinois ranks 40th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Grand Canyon ranks 243rd (31.1).
- The Antelopes rank 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Panthers rank 89th (3.4).
- The Panthers rank 40th in assists per game (15.6) while the Antelopes rank 190th (11.3).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 37th in steals per game (8.6) while Grand Canyon ranks 155th (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, down from 16.2 for the season.
