San Diego State Aztecs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Aztecs and Antelopes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Antelopes at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The Aztecs are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Antelopes. The over/under for the game is set at 143 points.
SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Grand Canyon Antelopes +2.5
This game will be played at GCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Antelopes.
- Not only will Grand Canyon pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Do the Aztecs Have a Shot at a Win at Phoenix?
This will be the 9th game of the season for San Diego State, who currently holds a 7-1 record. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, San Diego State has gone 3-2. San Diego State has a subpar ATS performance, currently sitting at 2-5. In their last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.
After eight games, San Diego State has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.7 points per game so far. The Aztecs’ last five games have culminated with an average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.
The San Diego State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 63 points versus California-San Diego. During the game, they attempted 21 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.3%. Jaedon LeDee is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 22.6 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Reese Waters brings a PPG average of 14.9 into the game.
So far, the Aztecs’ defense is ranked 78th in the country at 67.2 points per contest. San Diego State’s three-point defense is currently 75th in the country at 6.8 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. San Diego State.
Will Grand Canyon Win at Home?
Grand Canyon enters their 8th game of the season with a 6-1 overall record. Including last year, they have a 7-3 record in their last ten home games. Heading into their game against San Diego State, Grand Canyon holds a 4-3 ATS record. On the road, the Antelopes are 1-1 vs. the spread, while they have gone 3-2 ATS at home.
Through seven games, Grand Canyon has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 148.6 points per game so far. When looking at the Antelopes’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 149 points per game.
The Antelopes’ offense wrapped up their last game with 76 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 80.3 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Tyon Grant-Foster, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 22.3, while Rayshon Harrison also maintains a PPG average of 14.4 leading up to the game.
At this time, the Antelopes’ defense is positioned 93rd in the country, permitting 68.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. San Diego State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 36.1%.