California Baptist vs Grand Canyon Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a California Baptist vs Grand Canyon prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

California Baptist Lancers Betting Preview

The California Baptist Lancers are 13-12 (6-5) this year after they defeated Utah Tech by a score of 86-83 in their last game. California Baptist led 45-34 at halftime, but they did allow 49 points in the second half in the win. The Lancers shot 51.8% from the field, 64.7% on three-pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Dominique Daniels Jr. led California Baptist with 36 points and five assists, while Martel Williams added 15 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lancers lost to UT Arlington by a score of 82-79 but did beat Grand Canyon by a score of 85-71 before that. California Baptist has won four of their last six games and they are currently third in the WAC standings with a 6-5 record. California Baptist has scored 73.9 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. Dominique Daniels Jr. is averaging 20.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Kendal Coleman is averaging 10.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this year. California Baptist is shooting 43.6% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this season. 

Grand Canyon Lopes Betting Preview

The Grand Canyon Lopes are 19-6 (9-2) this season after they defeated UT Arlington by a score of 82-75 in their last game. Grand Canyon trailed 31-30 at halftime, but they scored 52 points in the second half for the win. The Lopes shot 50.9% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Ray Harrison led Grand Canyon with 19 points and five rebounds, while Tyon Grant-Foster added 18 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lopes defeated Tarleton State by a score of 64-60 but did lose to California Baptist by a score of 85-71 before that. Grand Canyon has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently second in the WAC standings with a 9-2 record. Grand Canyon has scored 78.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while JaKobe Coles is averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Grand Canyon is shooting 45.1% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 31.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Grand Canyon will beat California Baptist

• Grand Canyon has won each of its last 15 night games against the Western Athletic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU.
• California Baptist has lost five of its last six road games following a home win.
• California Baptist has lost the first half in each of its last five games at Global Credit Union Arena at GCU against non-AP-ranked opponents.

California Baptist vs Grand Canyon Prediction 

Grand Canyon comes into this matchup after winning eight of their last nine games and they will be at home for this game. The Lopes are undefeated at home during conference play and they are shooting 45.1% from the field this year. California Baptist has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are 2-3 in their last five road games. The Lancers did beat Grand Canyon by a score of 85-71 in their first meeting, but I fully expect Grand Canyon to get revenge here. The Lopes are the better team in most metrics and I like them to flex some muscle and win big in this one.