Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup

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

Grand Canyon vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

The Antelopes and Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs will host the game at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, LA. Grand Canyon is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Louisiana Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 146 points.

Grand Canyon vs. Louisiana Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Grand Canyon Antelopes at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Where: Ruston at Thomas Assembly Center
Date: Monday, December 16th
Betting Odds GCAN -1.5, GCAN -119 | LOUTCH -103 O/U 146

Antelopes Preview: Will Grand Canyon Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games

Grand Canyon fell to 5-3 on the season after a 73-68 road loss to Georgia on Saturday. The Antelopes entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the O/U line of 149.

After trailing 34-23 at halftime, Grand Canyon made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia 45-39. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.

Antelopes Offense Breakdown

Grand Canyon struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range, finishing with 68 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.3%, but they did hit 88.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-17 from the line.

Asa Newell led the way with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-4 from deep. Ray Harrison added 16 points, also hitting 2-of-4 from three, while Somtochukwu Cyril contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 5-of-6 from the field. Tyon Grant-Foster had a tough night, going 2-for-17 overall and missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.

Antelopes Team Defense

Grand Canyon's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Antelopes gave up 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents making 22 of 38 shots inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, Grand Canyon's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 82%.

Bulldogs Preview: Does Louisiana Tech Have What it Takes at Home?

Louisiana Tech improved to 7-2 on the season with a 77-63 win over Georgia Southern on Friday, December 13th. The Bulldogs, who were -11.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 144.5.

After trailing 35-33 at halftime, Louisiana Tech turned things around in the second half, outscoring Georgia Southern 44-28.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Louisiana Tech put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.1%. They connected on 61.1% of their two-point attempts and hit 40.9% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes out of 22 tries.

The Bulldogs dished out 21 assists, with Kaden Cooper leading the way, scoring 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep. Daniel Batcho was nearly perfect, hitting 9-of-10 shots for 22 points, while Bradley Douglas added 20 points, making 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 63 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 53% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 made baskets on 36 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From three-point range, their opponents connected on 9 of 22 attempts, shooting 40%. Louisiana Tech also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they hit 6 free throws. The Bulldogs gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Antelopes vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Grand Canyon has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Louisiana Tech has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Antelopes have an overall record of 3-2 while going 0-5 against the spread.