The Grand Canyon Antelopes (8-12, 3-3 WAC) will be at UTRGV Fieldhouse to meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-13, 2-4 WAC) in a WAC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Grand Canyon Antelopes at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Vaqueros fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 67-62, while the Antelopes were defeated by the Utah Valley Wolverines, 73-69.
Grand Canyon did a terrific job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent) while UT Rio Grande Valley forced New Mexico State into a turnover percentage of 24.6 (above their season average of 18.4). UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Jordan Jackson, who contributed 26 points. Alessandro Lever, meanwhile had a solid performance for Grand Canyon, recording 20 points and 14 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Vaqueros won 72-69. UT Rio Grande Valley had a much better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 18.9). Grand Canyon, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.194). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Grand Canyon might struggle to create turnovers. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 77th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Grand Canyon forces the 51st-fewest turnovers (17.5 percent).
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, ATS Winner – UT Rio Grande Valley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 25th in steals per game (8.7) while Grand Canyon ranks 217th (5.0).
- The Vaqueros allow the 29th-fewest blocks per game (2.5) while the Antelopes rank 50th (2.8).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 220th in rebounds per game (33.8) while Grand Canyon ranks 231st (33.4).
- The Vaqueros rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Antelopes rank 192nd (23.4).
- UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 76th in assists per game (14.3) while Grand Canyon ranks 163rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Vaqueros have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
- The Antelopes have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Grand Canyon has been defeated by an average of 2.9 points.
