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Grand Canyon vs Southern Utah Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks
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Southern Utah (9-9) vs Grand Canyon (13-5)
January 23, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Southern Utah +9.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
The Grand Canyon Antelopes and Southern Utah Thunderbirds meet Thursday in college basketball action at the America First Events Center. Here’s a Grand Canyon vs Southern Utah Prediction. This article will include a Grand Canyon vs Southern Utah Pick.
Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Preview
The Grand Canyon Antelopes beat Abilene Christian and Tarleton State, and they play Utah Tech, Seattle, and Utah Valley next. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are averaging 79.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while JaKobe Coles is averaging 13.4 points and 2 assists. Ray Harrison is the third double-digit scorer and Duke Brennan is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Preview
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds lost to Seattle, beat UT Arlington, and they play Cal Baptist, UT Arlington, and Tarleton State next. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are averaging 74.4 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Jamir Simpson is averaging 16.2 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Dominique Ford is averaging 14.8 points and 1.6 assists. Tavi Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Hercy Miller is dishing 1 assist. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win
- Southern Utah has won seven of its last eight night games at America First Event Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Grand Canyon has lost three of its last four road night games against the Western Athletic Conference.
Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win
- Grand Canyon has won eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.
- Southern Utah has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern Utah has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Southern Utah’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of Grand Canyon’s last five road night games against the Western Athletic Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Utah ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.9).
- Southern Utah ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.9).
- Grand Canyon ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.2).
- Grand Canyon ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.71).
Grand Canyon vs Southern Utah Injury Report
Neither Grand Canyon nor Southern Utah have a player listed on its injury report.
Grand Canyon vs Southern Utah Prediction
The Grand Canyon Antelopes are the better team, with an explosive offense and sharper defense. Earlier this month, Grand Canyon beat Southern Utah by 11 points. Grand Canyon should be favored, and a blowout win wouldn’t be shocking. With all of that said, the Grand Canyon Antelopes are 5-11 ATS on the season. Southern Utah has seen seven of its nine wins come at home. This is the biggest home game Southern Utah has left, as Grand Canyon is the team to beat. The crowd should come out and provide support. I’ll take my chances with Southern Utah and the points, mainly because Grand Canyon doesn’t cover numbers.
