Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/23

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 non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with the Antelopes being the favored team playing at home against the Bulldogs.

LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +7

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

WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Antelopes.
• Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Louisiana Tech at +7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances in Phoenix

Louisiana Tech is preparing for their 14th game of the season with a 9-4 record. In their last ten away games, Louisiana Tech is 3-7, including games from last year. Heading into today’s game, Louisiana Tech holds a 6-5 ATS record. In their last ten games this season, Louisiana Tech has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

Through 13 games, Louisiana Tech has an over/under record of 4-7-0 with their games averaging a combined 136.3 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 149 points per game.

In their previous game, the Bulldogs’ offense finished with 73 points, which is right in line with their current average of 75.8 points per contest. The top scorer for the Bulldogs was Daniel Batcho with 24 points, while Isaiah Crawford also added 18 to the scoreboard.

So far this season, the Louisiana Tech defense has been performing well, ranking 30th in the country at 63.5 points allowed per contest. Louisiana Tech will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Seattle to just 37% shooting in their most recent game.

Will Grand Canyon Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Grand Canyon comes into their 13th game of the season with a record of 11-1. In their previous ten home games, Grand Canyon has a 9-1 record, which includes last season. Grand Canyon has a current ATS record of 7-4 going into today’s game. In their last five games, they are 3-1 vs. the spread.

Grand Canyon’s games have, on average, featured 147.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-6-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.2 points so far. The Antelopes’ have recorded an over/under record of 0-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 164 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Grand Canyon offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Sam Houston State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.4%, and they made 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Tyon Grant-Foster, who is averaging 20.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Rayshon Harrison also maintains a PPG average of 14.1 heading into game.

Currently, the Antelopes’ defense holds the 93rd rank in the nation, allowing 68.0 points per game. In today’s game vs. Louisiana Tech, the Grand Canyon defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Grand Canyon made 17 free-throws vs. the Antelopes.