UC Davis Aggies vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Antelopes? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Grand Canyon as the -16 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 153 points.
UC DAVIS AGGIES VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK
The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +16
This game will be played at GCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Antelopes.
- Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like UC Davis at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win in Phoenix?
UC Davis fell to Stanford 79-65 on Sunday, November 17th. The Aggies were +13 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.
UC Davis found themselves down 41-23 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Stanford 42-38. Despite the improved performance after the break, they couldn’t close the gap enough to threaten Stanford’s lead.
In their last game, the UC Davis Aggies put up 65 points, shooting 45.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 51.4% success rate on two-point attempts (19/37) and 31.2% from beyond the arc (5/16). At the free-throw line, they connected on 70.6% of their attempts, going 12/17.
The Aggies managed just 3 offensive rebounds and recorded 8 assists. Maxime Raynaud was a standout performer, contributing 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 5/10 from three-point range. Ty Johnson added 26 points, while Jaylen Blakes chipped in 17 points and 4 assists.
Despite UC Davis holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 79 points. The Aggies allowed 17 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, UC Davis limited their opponent to 8 threes on 28 attempts, a 28% success rate. However, they sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 84%.
Pressure Builds for Grand Canyon as Home Favorites
Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games
Grand Canyon dropped to 1-1 on the season after an 87-76 road loss to Arizona State on Thursday, November 14th. The Antelopes, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Grand Canyon was outscored 46-36 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
Grand Canyon put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 68% of their free throws, going 17 for 25.
Joson Sanon led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. JaKobe Coles was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 17 points in just 19 minutes.
Grand Canyon’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 87 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 18 makes on 29 tries.
From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon’s defense conceded 11 threes on 25 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, or 85%.