The Liberty Flames (10-0) square off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (4-6) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Liberty Flames vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Antelopes were victorious over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 75-67, while the Flames won big over the Trinity Baptist Eagles 87-28.
Liberty played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.107 (below their season average of 0.275) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.723 (above their season average of 0.554). For those same stats, Trinity Baptist recorded marks of 0.019 and 0.250, respectively. Meanwhile, Grand Canyon dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.231) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (above their season average of 0.483). Mount St. Mary’s recorded marks of 0.213 and 0.443, respectively, for those same stats. Carlos Johnson led the way for Grand Canyon, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Elijah Cuffee, meanwhile fueled Liberty with 15 points.
The inefficient offense of Grand Canyon (283rd in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.1) will battle against the stingy defense of Liberty (22nd in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 77.9). The Flames figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Liberty vs. Grand Canyon ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Liberty, ATS Winner – Liberty, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Liberty ranks 66th in assists per game (14.4) while Grand Canyon ranks 243rd (11.6).
- The Flames rank 172nd in blocks per game (3.7) while the Antelopes rank 260th (0.9).
- Liberty ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Grand Canyon ranks 111th (6.1).
- The Flames rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while the Antelopes rank 174th (35.4).
- Liberty ranks 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Grand Canyon ranks 250th (19.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
- The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 34.2, up from 24.1 for the season.