Bryant Bulldogs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Matchup

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

Bryant vs Grand Canyon Prediction

The Bulldogs and Antelopes are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Antelopes will host the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -12.5 vs. Bryant.

Bryant vs. Grand Canyon Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bryant Bulldogs at Grand Canyon Antelopes
Where: Phoenix at GCU Arena
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds GCAN -12.5, BRYANT +498 | GCAN -746 O/U 158.5

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Win at Phoenix?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Bryant’s season record fell to 4-8 after a 70-65 road loss to Towson on Sunday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +4 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 135 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.

Bryant trailed 33-28 at halftime and both teams scored 37 points in the 2nd half, leaving the Bulldogs unable to close the gap.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Bryant's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9 for 11 from the line.

Earl Timberlake led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall. Barry Evans and Tyler Tejada each added 18 points, with Evans hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. The Bulldogs finished with 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds as a team.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite giving up 70 points, Bryant's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 26 made baskets on 64 attempts. The Bulldogs allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 21 of 40 shots.

From beyond the arc, Bryant limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% success rate. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for a 76% rate. Bryant gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

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

Grand Canyon improved to 8-4 on the season with a 68-55 road win over San Diego on Saturday. Despite being -16 favorites, the Antelopes didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Leading 31-26 at halftime, Grand Canyon scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding San Diego to 29 points to secure the win.

Antelopes Offense Breakdown

Grand Canyon's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 27.8% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.6%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

They did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 36 of 42 attempts for 85.7%. Santiago Trouet contributed 17 points and 14 rebounds, while JaKobe Coles added 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Antelopes Team Defense

Grand Canyon put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 55 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Antelopes were especially effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 4 made threes on 25 attempts, a 16% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, Grand Canyon limited their opponent to 40% shooting, as they went 18/45 on two-point attempts. The Antelopes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts, shooting 63%.

Bulldogs vs Antelopes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Bryant has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 73 points per game.
Across their three previous home games, Grand Canyon has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 67 points per game.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Antelopes have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 0-10.