Grand Canyon Antelopes vs UC Davis Aggies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Davis vs Grand Canyon NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Phoenix.

UC Davis vs Grand Canyon Prediction

The Aggies and Antelopes are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -16 against UC Davis in a non-conference matchup.

UC Davis vs. Grand Canyon Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UC Davis Aggies at Grand Canyon Antelopes
Where: Phoenix at GCU Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds GCAN -16, UCDV +671 | GCAN -1108 O/U 153

Aggies Preview: Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win on the Road?

UC Davis fell to Stanford 79-65 on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. The Aggies entered the matchup as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.

After trailing 41-23 at halftime, UC Davis put up a stronger fight in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 38.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

In their last game, UC Davis put up 65 points, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting 31.2% from beyond the arc (5/16). Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with a 51.4% success rate on two-point attempts (19/37). At the free-throw line, the Aggies connected on 70.6% of their shots (12/17).

Offensively, UC Davis grabbed just 3 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Maxime Raynaud led the way with 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and from three-point range (5/10). Ty Johnson added 26 points, while Jaylen Blakes contributed 17 points and 4 assists.

Aggies Team Defense

Despite UC Davis holding their opponent to 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 79 points. The Aggies allowed 17 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 43% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UC Davis limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 84%.

Antelopes Preview: Will Grand Canyon Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games

Grand Canyon fell 87-76 to Arizona State on Thursday, November 14th, in an away game where they were favored by 5.5 points. The Antelopes not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-40 at halftime, Grand Canyon allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.

Antelopes Offense Breakdown

Grand Canyon put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 68% of their free throws, going 17 for 25 from the line.

Joson Sanon led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. JaKobe Coles was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and 3 for 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 17 points in just 19 minutes.

Antelopes Team Defense

Despite Grand Canyon's defensive efforts, they gave up 87 points, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 18 of 29 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Grand Canyon's defense saw the other team hit 11 of 25 attempts, good for 44%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 85% success rate. Grand Canyon limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.

Aggies vs Antelopes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Aggies offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 72. UC Davis posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last five games at home, the Antelopes have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 70 points per game in these contests.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Aggies have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Antelopes have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.