Bryant Bulldogs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Antelopes. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Antelopes at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 against Bryant in a non-conference matchup.

BRYANT BULLDOGS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +12.5

This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Antelopes.
• Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +12.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Win at Phoenix?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs fell to 4-8 on the season after a 70-65 road loss to Towson on Sunday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, Bryant not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 33-28 at halftime, the Bulldogs scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed the same number. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.

Bryant’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.

Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% from the floor. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 42.9% of his threes. The Bulldogs finished with 7 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.

Despite giving up 70 points, the Bryant Bulldogs’ defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.

Bryant’s defense struggled inside, giving up 21 two-point field goals on 40 attempts (52%). However, they limited their opponent’s three-point shooting to 5 made threes on 24 attempts (20%).

Does Grand Canyon Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games

The Antelopes improved to 8-4 on the season with a 68-55 road win over San Diego on Saturday. Despite being -16 favorites, Grand Canyon didn’t cover the spread.

Grand Canyon led 31-26 at halftime and outscored San Diego 37-29 in the second half. The total points of 123 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Grand Canyon’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, but they managed to score 68 points thanks to their free-throw shooting, hitting 36 of 42 attempts for 85.7%.

The Antelopes had 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. Kjay Bradley Jr. led the team with 20 points, shooting 47.1% from the field and 50% from three. JaKobe Coles added 18 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% overall, while Santiago Trouet contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, hitting 53.3% of his shots.

Grand Canyon’s defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 31% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 70 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Antelopes limited their opponent to 4 threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7, shooting 63%.