Utah Valley Wolverines vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolverines 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 Western Athletic conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Grand Canyon being favored by -10.5 at home against Utah Valley.
UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Valley Wolverines +10.5
This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Antelopes.
- Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Utah Valley at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Wolverines Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Utah Valley Wolverines Recent Game/Games
Utah Valley improved to 13-6 on the season with a 70-66 road win over Seattle on Saturday. Entering the game as +5 underdogs, the Wolverines not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Utah Valley scored 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Seattle to 37. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the 137.5 O/U line.
Utah Valley put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 9-for-12 from the line.
Carter Welling led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 6 from three-point range. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe and Dominick Nelson each added 16 points, with Moncrieffe grabbing 11 boards. Utah Valley dished out 19 assists and secured 10 offensive rebounds in the win.
Utah Valley’s defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 24 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, as the other team hit 20 of their 38 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Utah Valley held the opposition to just 4 of 17 shooting, or 23%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 63%. Utah Valley limited the other team to 6 offensive rebounds.
Will the Antelopes Make it Happen at Home?
Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games
Grand Canyon improved to 15-5 on the season with an 83-74 win over Seattle on Thursday. The Antelopes were -10 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.
After trailing 44-39 at halftime, Grand Canyon clamped down defensively, allowing just 30 points in the second half while scoring 44 of their own.
Grand Canyon’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, thanks to a dominant 71% shooting inside the arc (22/31), though they struggled from deep, hitting just 18.2% on 4-of-22 three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Antelopes connected on 71.1%, going 27-of-38. Tyon Grant-Foster led the way with 24 points, while Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe and Kobe Williamson each added 20. Duke Brennan was perfect from the field, hitting all 7 of his attempts in just 17 minutes.
Grand Canyon’s defense gave up 74 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain shots inside, with the other team hitting 71% of their two-point attempts, going 22/31.
From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 22 attempts. The Antelopes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 27 for 71%.