Utah Valley (9-6) vs Grand Canyon (11-4)
January 9, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Valley +4 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Grand Canyon Antelopes and Utah Valley Wolverines meet Thursday in college basketball action at the UCCU Center. Here’s a Grand Canyon vs Utah Valley Prediction. This article will include a Grand Canyon vs Utah Valley Pick.
Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Preview
The Grand Canyon Antelopes beat Bryant and Southern Utah, and they play Abilene Christian, Tarleton State, and Southern Utah next. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are averaging 79.8 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting. JaKobe Coles is averaging 13.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 13.1 points and 1.9 assists. Ray Harrison is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Moore is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Utah Valley Wolverines Betting Preview
The Utah Valley Wolverines beat Weber State and Abilene Christian, and they play Cal Baptist, UT Arlington, and Utah Tech next. The Utah Valley Wolverines are averaging 75.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Dominick Nelson is averaging 13.8 points and 1.4 assists, while Carter Welling is averaging 13.2 points and 6.5 rebounds. Tanner Toolson is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Potter is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Utah Valley Wolverines are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Valley Wolverines are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Valley Wolverines will win
- Utah Valley has won eight of its last nine night games against the Western Athletic Conference at UCCU Center.
- Grand Canyon has lost the first half in four of its last five games at UCCU Center.
Why the Grand Canyon Antelopes will win
- Grand Canyon has won each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- Utah Valley has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah Valley’s last seven games against the Western Athletic Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Seven of Grand Canyon’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at UCCU Center have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Grand Canyon ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.69).
- Grand Canyon ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.2).
Grand Canyon vs Utah Valley Injury Report
Neither Grand Canyon nor Utah Valley have a player listed on its injury report.
Grand Canyon vs Utah Valley Prediction
The Grand Canyon Antelopes are the more talented team that’s used to winning, and they should get the nod in this spot. The problem is, with all of this talent and winning, Grand Canyon is just 3-10 ATS on the season. Grand Canyon keeps getting these inflated lines and isn’t putting money in bettors’ pockets. The Utah Valley Wolverines are undefeated at home, and they have the offensive firepower to give the Antelopes fits. Also, the UCCU Center should be packed, as Utah Valley doesn’t get big games often. This is one of those spots. I’ll grab the points with Utah Valley, a game it could win outright if shots are falling.