Georgia Bulldogs vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Matchup

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

Grand Canyon vs Georgia Prediction

The Antelopes and Bulldogs are set to face off at 6:00 ET on SECN. The Bulldogs will host the game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148 points, with Georgia being favored by -6.5 over Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Grand Canyon Antelopes at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Atlanta at State Farm Arena
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds GA -6.5, GCAN +222 | GA -278 O/U 148

Antelopes Preview: No Pressure for Grand Canyon as Away Dogs

Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games

Grand Canyon improved to 5-2 on the season with a 78-72 win over Hawaii on Tuesday. The Antelopes were -14.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 43-27 at halftime, Grand Canyon allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 150, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

Antelopes Offense Breakdown

Grand Canyon put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.4%, with a 51.2% mark on two-point attempts. They connected on 75% of their free throws, going 24 for 32 from the line.

Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 72.7% overall. Tyon Grant-Foster added 23 points despite shooting 35.3%, missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. Marcus Greene contributed 17 points, while Ray Harrison chipped in 15, grabbing a team-high 7 rebounds.

Antelopes Team Defense

Grand Canyon's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers, with 21 makes on 41 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Grand Canyon held the other team to just 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent them to the line 32 times, where they hit 24 free throws, good for 75%. Grand Canyon allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Secure a Win at Home?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs improved to 8-1 this season with a 69-48 win over Notre Dame on Tuesday. Georgia, playing at home, entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 117, well under the O/U line of 140.5.

Georgia led 34-22 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 35 points while holding Notre Dame to 26.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a strong 59.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 23.1% of their threes (6/26).

Asa Newell led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% overall. Dakota Leffew added 16 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from three-point range. The Bulldogs also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists, hitting 77.8% of their free throws (7/9).

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense held their opponent to just 48 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 59% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 22 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Georgia's defense was more effective, limiting their opponent to 6 of 26 shooting, or 23%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7 shots, for 77%.

Antelopes vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Antelopes are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Antelopes have an ATS mark of just 9-1 in their last ten games. Grand Canyon posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.