Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Antelopes and Lumberjacks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Lumberjacks at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. Get ready to place your bets! In this Western Athletic matchup, Grand Canyon is favored by -1.5 vs. Stephen F. Austin. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.

GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks +1.5

This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 25th.

WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
  • Not only will Stephen F. Austin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Will the Antelopes Win in Nacogdoches?

Grand Canyon has been great on the road this season, going 5-1 and outscoring opponents by an average of 7.2 points per game. Overall, the Antelopes are 17-2, including a 10-1 mark in non-conference games.

Last time out, Grand Canyon fell to Seattle by a score of 86-79. Over their last 10 road games, the Antelopes are 8-2.

On the season, Grand Canyon has gone 9-8-1 against the spread, including a 3-3 mark on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Antelopes have gone just 3-6-1 ATS.

Over their last three games, the over/under record for Grand Canyon is 2-1. On the season, their over/under mark is 9-9. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 146.7 points compared to an average over/under line of 145.4. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.

The Grand Canyon offense is coming off a game where they scored 79 points against Seattle. They posted a field goal percentage of 38.9% and connected on 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Tyon Grant-Foster, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 20.2, while Gabe McGlothan also carries a PPG average of 15 into the game.

Currently, the Antelopes’ defense holds the 80th rank in the nation, allowing 67.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Stephen F. Austin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.9%.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Stephen F. Austin?

Stephen F. Austin has been a much better team at home this season, going 5-3 compared to 4-3 on the road. They have won three straight games at home and are 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.

Overall, the Lumberjacks are 12-6 this season, including a 4-2 record in Western Athletic Conference play. They have been the underdog in four games this season, going 2-2 in those matchups.

As the underdog, Stephen F. Austin has gone 2-2 vs. the spread this season. At home, the Lumberjacks are 4-4 ATS and 2-1 in their last three games vs. the spread at home.

So far this season, Stephen F. Austin’s over/under record is 9-6, and today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (147.2). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 161 points compared to their season average of 146.8 points.

In their latest game, Stephen F. Austin offense put up 84 points against Southern Utah. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 7 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Sadaidriene Hall, who holds an average of 10.7 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Kyle Hayman is averaging 9.3 points per game this season.

On defense, Stephen F. Austin is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 70.9 points per game. So far, the Stephen F. Austin defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 16.8 times per game (716th).