Boise State vs Grand Canyon Prediction 1/30/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Boise State Broncos and the Grand Canyon Antelopes meet Friday in college basketball action from GCU Arena. Here’s a Boise State vs Grand Canyon prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Boise State vs Grand Canyon pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Broncos managed a pretty decent 9-4 run over their first 13 games this season. The losses in that stretch were versus Hawaii Pacific, USC, NC State and Nevada. Boise State lost to San Diego State, Grand Canyon, Utah State and UNLV in the next four then beat Colorado State, Wyoming and Air Force. Over the first 20 games of the year that would make a 12-8 run for the Broncos.

On Tuesday versus San Jose State, Boise State held a slim three-point lead at the break. The Broncos got better from there however, logging a dominant 53-25 run in the second half on the way to a blowout win on the road 89-58 in the end. Drew Fielder was the team’s leading scorer on 16 points with eight boards and three assists, while Andrew Meadow had 15 points and five rebounds.

Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Preview

Over on the Grand Canyon side, they posted a spotty 5-4 run over their first nine games this year, losing to Youngstown State, Saint Louis, Iowa and Oklahoma State in that time. Grand Canyon won eight of the next 10 games though, taking out Coastal Carolina, Wyoming, IUPUI, Boise State, San Jose State, Utah State, San Diego State and Fresno State, making for a 13-6 run through the first 19 games.

Matched up against Nevada on Tuesday the Antelopes were down two points going into the second half. Grand Canyon erased the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. In the end however, the Lopes ended up falling 66-60 after the extra period. Jaden Henley led the team with 16 points and 13 rebounds with two assists. Mehmet Efe Demirel added 14 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double of his own.

Boise State Broncos @ Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Trends: January 30, 2026

Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win

• Grand Canyon has won 39 of its last 42 games at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

• Boise State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Grand Canyon has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Boise State vs Grand Canyon Prediction

I’ll lean toward Grand Canyon. The Lopes lost a tough overtime matchup on the road versus Nevada this week, shooting just 39.7 percent from the field and a rough 17.4 percent (4-of-23) from outside. The 66.7 percent (10-of-15) from the line could have been better, and GCU coughed up 14 turnovers as well. The Lopes are still 3-1 in their last four games though, scoring 68 or more points in all three of those victories.

These teams last saw each other back on January 7 in a 75-58 road victory for the Antelopes. In that one Grand Canyon ended up shooting a cool 50 percent from the field with a 34-26 rebounding advantage and a 36-24 edge on points in the paint. GCU held the Broncos to just 34.7 percent shooting on the other side as well. I like this one to be a little more competitive but I think the Lopes still have the edge.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Grand Canyon Antelopes -1.5