North Dakota State Bison vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison 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 142.5 points, and the Antelopes are the home favorites against the Bison in a non-conference matchup.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK
The Pick: North Dakota State Bison +14
This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Antelopes.
- Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like North Dakota State at +14.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will North Dakota State Make it Happen on the Road?
North Dakota State will be playing their fifth game of the season, coming in with a 2-2 record. Over the last ten games on the road, including last year, North Dakota State went 4-6. In terms of covering the spread, North Dakota State comes into today’s game with a 2-2 record. Taking into account last season, North Dakota State has gone 3-5 vs. the spread in their previous ten games.
Up to this point, games involving North Dakota State have had an average of 143.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 145 points. Their over/under record is 2-2-0. When looking at the Bison’s last three games, their over/under record is 1-1, with their games averaging 77 points per game.
In their recent game, the Bison’s offense concluded with 78 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 77.5 points per contest. The top scorer for the Bison was Damari Wheeler-Thomas with 22 points, while Boden Skunberg also added 16 to the scoreboard.
On defense, North Dakota State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Dakota State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 31.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.1% this season.
Will Grand Canyon Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Grand Canyon is getting ready for their 5th game of the season with a 3-1 record. It’s important to mention that the Antelopes have been favored in all of their games so far. Heading into today’s game, Grand Canyon holds a 3-1 record against the spread. Over their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Grand Canyon has gone 4-5 vs. the spread.
Through four games, Grand Canyon has an over/under record of 3-1-0 with their games averaging a combined 147.5 points per game so far. The Antelopes have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 76 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.
The Grand Canyon offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. South Carolina. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.2% while connecting on 5 threes. The top scorer for the Antelopes was Gabe McGlothan with 18 points, while Tyon Grant-Foster also chipped in with 16 points.
The Antelopes’ defense is presently ranked 73rd nationally, allowing an average of 67.2 points per contest. The Grand Canyon defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed South Carolina to connect on 5 threes.