Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hawaii vs Grand Canyon NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Phoenix.
Hawaii vs Grand Canyon Prediction
Looking to win big? The Rainbow Warriors and Antelopes face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes are hosting the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -14 vs. Hawaii.
Hawaii vs. Grand Canyon Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Grand Canyon Antelopes
- Where: Phoenix at GCU Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds GCAN -14, HAWAII +632 | GCAN -1080 O/U 143.5
Rainbow Warriors Preview: Can the Rainbow Warriors Lock in a Win at Phoenix?
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games
Hawaii fell to 4-2 on the season after an 87-69 home loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Rainbow Warriors entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 153.
Hawaii trailed 41-34 at halftime and struggled to keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 35 points while allowing 46.
Rainbow Warriors Offense Breakdown
Hawaii's offense managed 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. They hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and went 16 for 22 from the free-throw line, good for 72.7%.
RJ Davis led the way with 18 points and 4 assists, while Elliot Cadeau added 17 points on 7 of 8 shooting. Gytis Nemeiksa contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
Rainbow Warriors Team Defense
Despite Hawaii holding their opponent to 38% shooting, the Rainbow Warriors gave up 87 points. Their defense limited two-point shots to 41% (14/34) and three-point attempts to 34% (8/23).
Hawaii sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws (72%). The Rainbow Warriors also allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Antelopes Preview: Does Grand Canyon Have What it Takes at Home?
Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games
Grand Canyon improved to 3-1 on the season with a 78-71 road win over Stanford on Tuesday. The Antelopes entered the game as +1 underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Grand Canyon outscored Stanford 46-38 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 144.
Antelopes Offense Breakdown
Grand Canyon's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 79.3% of their attempts, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%.
Maxime Raynaud led the way with 29 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall, despite going just 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jaylen Blakes added 22 points and 5 assists, while Makaih Williams was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 14 points.
Antelopes Team Defense
Grand Canyon's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, which is a 48% shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon's defense limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 22 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%. Grand Canyon gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Rainbow Warriors vs Antelopes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, Hawaii has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 68 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Grand Canyon has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Rainbow Warriors have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-8.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Antelopes have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
Hawaii vs Grand Canyon Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Hawaii +14 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.