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Grand Canyon at Louisiana Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Grand Canyon at Louisiana Tech odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (6-2) and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (9-2) meet Monday at Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston, La. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Grand Canyon vs. Louisiana Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Grand Canyon lost 73-68 against the Georgia Bulldogs in a neutral floor game in Atlanta Saturday, but GRC was able to cover as a 6.5-point underdog as the Under (148.5) held on. The Antelopes are still just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 games despite Saturday’s cover.

Louisiana Tech topped the Georgia Southern Eagles 77-63 at home Friday while covering as an 11.5-point favorite as the Under (144.5) cashed. The Bulldogs are 3-0 ATS in the past 3 outings, while going 7-2 ATS in 9 games with a spread this season.

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Grand Canyon at Louisiana Tech odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 6:41 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Grand Canyon -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Louisiana Tech +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Grand Canyon -1.5 (-110) | Louisiana Tech +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Grand Canyon at Louisiana Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Grand Canyon 77, Louisiana Tech 72

Moneyline

Grand Canyon (-120) is not worth playing straight up, as it’s cheaper to lay the little bit of points on the road.

Now, if you like Louisiana Tech (+100) at home, then the moneyline is a better play. However, the Bulldogs have dropped 2 of the past 4 games, including a loss against the Southern Jaguars on Nov. 30 as a 15-point favorite, so they cannot be trusted.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back GRAND CANYON -1.5 (-110) to get the job done on the road by at least one bucket.

Coach Bryce Drew’s team has started to pick up the pace after a sluggish start. The ‘Lopes started out 2-2 SU in the first 4 games, and the loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Nov. 14 is looking better by the day, since the Sun Devils are playing well. Even the loss to the UC Davis Aggies isn’t as bad as it first seemed.

Grand Canyon has lost both of its Quad 1 games against Georgia and Arizona State, but it does have a Q2 win over Stanford, too. On the flip side, La. Tech has a bad Q4 loss to Southern. Back the better team, and that’s the Bulldogs.

Over/Under

OVER 145.5 (-115) is the lean in this non-conference battle off I-20 in Louisiana.

The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for GRC, while going 2-1 in 3 games off campus this season.

For the Bulldogs, the Over has a slight 3-2 edge in the past 5 games, while going 1-1 in 2 games at home against Division I teams.

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Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (2-0) and the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1) meet in the Hall of Fame Series Thursday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Antelopes barely escaped against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, winning 74-72 as a 12.5-point favorite. GRC has failed to cover in either of its games as a double-digit favorite while splitting the Over/Under. The ‘Lopes have allowed 75.5 points per game (PPG through 2 games.

The Sun Devils put up a spirited fight last time out at the No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs on Sunday, eventually falling 88-80 as a 21.5-point underdog while the Over (156.5) cashed. Sparky is averaging 80.5 PPG in the past 2 games, while allowing 81.0 PPG, with the Over cashing comfortably in each outing.

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Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 7:32 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Grand Canyon -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Arizona State +168 (bet $100 to win $168)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Grand Canyon -5.5 (-102) | Arizona State +5.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona State 79, Grand Canyon 75

Moneyline

ARIZONA STATE (+168) is a solid play as a moderate underdog in this neutral-site battle in Phoenix.

The Sun Devils looked awfully tough against the Zags, and freshman F Jayden Quaintance is a budding star on the rise, especially at the defensive end. He had 13 boards against Santa Clara on Nov. 8, and he has posted 2 or more blocked shots in all 3 games, including 10 in the first 2 contests.

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Against the spread

If you’re not sure about ARIZONA STATE +5.5 (-120) straight up, it is a good play to keep it within 3 buckets at least.

The Sun Devils have played well in 2 games against the top-tier programs of the West Coast Conference, and it won’t be fazed against Grand Canyon -5.5 (-105). It’s a rather curious line from the books. Take advantage.

Over/Under

OVER 149.5 (-110) is a strong play in this Hall of Fame series game.

The Over has cashed in the past 2 games for ASU, going for 80.5 PPG on offense, while allowing 81.0 PPG.

For Grand Canyon, the Antelopes are filling up the basket to the tune of 81.5 PPG in 2 outings, while allowing 75.5 PPG. This might not be a track meet, but it certainly won’t be a defensive slog, either.

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March Madness: Grand Canyon vs. Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Grand Canyon vs. Alabama odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (30-4) and Alabama Crimson Tide (22-11) meet Sunday in 2nd-round action in the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off from the Spokane (Wash.) Veterans Memorial Arena is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grand Canyon vs. Alabama odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Grand Canyon picked up its 1st-ever NCAA Tournament victory on Friday night against Saint Mary’s, as the 12th seed upset the 5th seed in Spokane. The Antelopes won 75-66 as 5.5-point underdogs as the Over (132) cashed. That’s 6 straight victories and covers since consecutive losses in the WAC on the road against Tarleton State and Abilene Christian Feb. 22-24.

The SEC has had an ugly NCAA Tournament, but Alabama was able to avoid the upset bug with a 109-96 win over Charleston in the opening round, covering as 8.5-point favorites as the Over (172.5) easily connected. Bama shot a blistering 60% (36 of 60) from the field, including 57% (13 of 23) from behind the 3-point line.

If there was a concern for Alabama in the 1st game, it managed just a 65% (24 of 37) mark from the free-throw line. It can’t leave that many points on the floor in a close game. Mark Sears did his part at the line, though, hitting 9 of 11, finishing with a team-best 30 points with 5 assists and 4 rebounds, while knocking down 3 triples.

Alabama was No. 18 in the final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll of the regular season, while Grand Canyon was unranked.

Grand Canyon vs. Alabama odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Grand Canyon +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Alabama -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Grand Canyon +5.5 (-105) | Alabama -5.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 168.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grand Canyon vs. Alabama and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 95, Grand Canyon 84

Moneyline

Alabama (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a singular bet. Even as part of a multi-bet parlay, including Bama on your ticket sucks a lot of value out.

PASS, and look to the line instead.

Against the spread

ALABAMA -5.5 (-115) is a strong play laying the points. Grand Canyon +5.5 (-105) was sharp against Saint Mary’s, and it has won and covered 6 in a row. But this Crimson Tide offense is a whole other animal, and it can routinely score into the 90’s and 100’s.

The Antelopes are likely to be right there in the 1st half, as G Tyon Grant-Foster can fill up the stat sheet, and he is 1 of 3 players who averaged 13.4 PPG or more during the season. But depth will be an issue down the stretch, and the Crimson Tide should pull away for a comfortable margin of victory to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 in style.

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Over/Under

OVER 168.5 (-110) is the best play on the board.

Alabama can put up lofty offensive totals, and it doesn’t focus much at the defensive end. We’ll likely get a very wide-open and entertaining basketball game, especially if you like points.

The Antelopes have been cooking offensively, too. Grand Canyon cashed the Over against Saint Mary’s, and the total has gone high in each of its 3 postseason games to date. The Over is 9-4 in the past 13 games, too.

For the Crimson Tide, they’ve gone for 87 or more points in 4 in a row, and 9 of the past 10 outings, with the Over going 11-1 in the past 12 games. One of the scariest things to do this season is take a chance on an Alabama Under. Don’t do it.

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March Madness: Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Grand Canyon Antelopes (29-4) and Saint Mary’s Gaels (26-7) meet Friday for an NCAA Tournament 1st-round game. Tip-off from the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is scheduled for approximately 10:05 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Antelopes racked up a pair of wins and covers against Seattle and UT Arlington in the WAC Tournament, covering both times as 6-point favorites. GRC has won and covered 5 in a row in since back-to-back losses to Tarleton State and Abilene Christian Feb. 22-24. The Over has cashed in 2 in a row, while going 5-3 in the past 8 outings.

The Gaels — who are No. 15 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll — topped Santa Clara (semifinal) and Gonzaga (title game) in the WCC Tournament, covering both times while splitting the total. Saint Mary’s has won 18 of the past 19 games, with only a 13-point setback at home in Moraga, Calif., against the Zags in the regular-season finale. SMC is 8-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 10 games, and 12-4 ATS in the past 16 outings.

This is the 1st meeting between these teams since March 1, 2016, when Saint Mary’s won 73-64 at home.

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Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Grand Canyon +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Saint Mary’s -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Grand Canyon +5.5 (-110) | Saint Mary’s -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Saint Mary’s 74, Grand Canyon 62

Moneyline

Saint Mary’s (-250) will cost 2½ times the potential return. It could be a struggle initially before talent takes over and the Gaels pull away in the second half.

Backing the ML at this price is too risky to play Saint Mary’s straight up, however, or even as part of a multi-team parlay without any boosts.

PASS, and focus on the spread instead.

Against the spread

SAINT MARY’S -5.5 (-110) is a tremendous play laying less than 3 buckets.

This is a team which has spent a majority of the season in the Top 25, and with the exception for a loss to Gonzaga in the regular-season finale, it was rather perfect since the holidays. Plus, that Gonzaga game was rather meaningless since Saint Mary’s already had the WCC regular-season title wrapped up.

Grand Canyon did score a win at San Diego State against the defending national runner-up back in early December. However, this is a team which dropped consecutive games to Tarleton State and Abilene Christian just a few weeks ago, and it went just 4-3 in the final 7 regular-season games. The Antelopes have been a sexy upset pick, but make no mistake, the Gaels are for real, and will blow past GRC.

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Over/Under

OVER 131.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board in this final game of the Friday slate.

The Antelopes averaged 84.5 points per game in their 2 WAC Tourney games, while allowing 73.0 PPG. This team has a powerful offense, but the 3-point shooting can be rather erratic. Defensively, the Antelopes are very good, and that’s what will keep them in the game, at least early on.

Saint Mary’s rolled up 76 or more points in 6 of the past 9 outings, while cashing the Over at a 5-2 clip in the past 7 games. The Gaels are gifted offensively, going for 74.3 PPG, while hitting shots at a 46.7% pace from the field. Defensively, the Gaels are very good, and the Antelopes will have a tough time. Still, the total is rather low, and the Over should just come in late.

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WAC Tournament: UT Arlington vs. Grand Canyon odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UT Arlington vs. Grand Canyon odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The UT Arlington Mavericks (20-13) and Grand Canyon Antelopes (28-4) meet in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament Championship Game Saturday at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UT Arlington vs. Grand Canyon odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 3rd-seeded Mavericks have caught fire at the end of the season, and UT Arlington is playing its best basketball heading into the WAC title game. The Mavericks have won 8 in a row, while cover 6 straight, and 11 of the previous 13 outings.

The 1st-seeded Antelopes bounced Seattle 80-72 in the semis, covering as a 6-point favorite as the Over (138) connected. UT Arlington is averaging 98.0 PPG in 2 games in the WAC tourney, while allowing 81.0 PPG, for 2 easy Over results.

Grand Canyon has won 4 in a row, and 11 of the past 13 outings, while covering 4 straight.

In this series, Grand Canyon won 67-61 as a 5.5-point favorite Jan. 27 in Arlington as the Under (150.5) connected. The Antelopes also topped UTA 76-69 Dec. 2, although the Mavs covered as an 11.5-point underdog as the Under (148.5) cashed.

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UT Arlington vs. Grand Canyon odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): UT Arlington +202 (bet $100 to win $202) | Grand Canyon -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: UT Arlington +6.5 (-115) | Grand Canyon -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UT Arlington vs. Grand Canyon picks and predictions

Prediction

Grand Canyon 77, UT Arlington 73

Moneyline

Grand Canyon (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward.

UT Arlington (+202) has been playing amazing basketball lately, and this is going to be anything but easy for the Antelopes to finish out.

PASS.

Against the spread

UT ARLINGTON +6.5 (-115) is worth a look catching more than 3 buckets.

While Grand Canyon -6.5 (-105) is a 28-win team, it has had some issues against the number lately. The Antelopes have covered 4 in a row, but that comes on the heels of a 4-game non-cover skid.

The Mavericks have rattled off covers in 6 in a row, and 11 of the past 13. This will not be a lopsided game by any means.

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Over/Under

OVER 145.5 (-115) is worth a look in this title game.

The Over has easily cashed in both games for UT Arlington, including a ridiculous 109 points against Stephen F. Austin. The Mavericks have scored 78 or more points in 8 of the previous 9 outings, cashing the Over in 6 of those games during the span.

The Under cashed in the final 3 games for Grand Canyon, but the Over came through against Seattle in the semis, and Over is 7-4 in the past 11 contests.

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WAC Tournament: Grand Canyon vs. Southern Utah odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Grand Canyon vs. Southern Utah odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Grand Canyon Antelopes (23-11) attempt to finish off their season in style with a win over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (22-11) in the WAC Championship Game Saturday. Tip from Orleans Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled for 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Grand Canyon vs. Southern Utah odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Grand Canyon upset top-seeded Sam Houston State in a Friday semifinal 78-75. F Noah Baumann’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 51 seconds left broke a 73-all tie for the 5th-seeded Lopes, who were 3-point underdogs — the Over 127 easily cashed. G Kobe Knox led GCU with 21 points, while Baumann and G Chance McMillian finished with 17 points apiece.

No. 3 seed Southern Utah knocked off No. 2 seed Utah Valley 89-88 in the other semifinal to punch its ticket into this game. G Tevian Jones’ 4-point play — 3-pointer and free throw — with 4 seconds left completed the wild finish. Jones scored a team-high 20 points and G Harrison Butler added 19 for the Thunderbirds, who were 4-point underdogs — Over 151 was also a winner.

The Antelopes and Thunderbirds met just once this season with Grand Canyon claiming an 83-78 upset as a 5-point road underdog March 1 with the Over 149 hitting.

Southern Utah finished 3rd in the WAC with a 12-6 conference record and Grand Canyon tied for 4th at 11-7, but now both are 1 win away from being the league’s lone representative in the NCAA Tournament.

Both enter Saturday night’s title game on winning streaks. Southern Utah has won 3 in a row and Grand Canyon comes in sporting a 5-game winning streak.

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Grand Canyon vs. Southern Utah odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Grand Canyon +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Southern Utah -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Grand Canyon +1.5 (-115) | Southern Utah -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grand Canyon vs. Southern Utah picks and predictions

Prediction

Grand Canyon 85, Southern Utah 82

Moneyline

BET GRAND CANYON (+100).

As mentioned, these teams faced off just once this season with GCU pulling off a 5-point victory on the road at Southern Utah.

The Antelopes are riding high — with their 5-game win streak, including Friday’s victory over top-seeded Sam Houston State.

Southern Utah is favored incorrectly in this one. With the value being on Grand Canyon, I will take the ANTELOPES (+100).

Against the spread

PASS.

Since we’re taking the Grand Canyon moneyline, there is no need to make a spread wager on GCU +1.5 (-115).

This will be a back-and-forth game, which will come down to the end. When the final buzzer goes off, the Antelopes will have a straight-up win and the small 1.5-point spread won’t be a factor.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 148.5 (-110).

According to Covers.com, Southern Utah ranks 285th in defense, allowing 73.5 points per game, while ranking 6th in offense at 83.0 PPG.

Grand Canyon’s defense allows 63.8 PPG to rank, but it will be unable to slow down the Southern Utah. GCU averages 71.2 PPG on the offensive end to rank 169th.

The Antelopes will be forced to keep pace with Thunderbirds and a shootout is in store Saturday.

Despite the solid defense, Grand Canyon games have gone Over the total in 24 of its past 28 games Southern Utah has gone Over in 16 of its past 23 neutral site games.

Defense will be optional, but points won’t be. This O/U total of 148.5 is too low. OVER is the bet here.

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Grand Canyon at Iowa NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed in the West Region bracket, the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8), and the No. 15 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The 15th-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) take the court in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8) on Saturday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The contest tips off at 6:25 PM ET on TBS. Grand Canyon is a heavy, 14.5-point underdog in the game. Here’s what you need to know before filling out your brackets for this 2-15 matchup in the West Region.

On Saturday, the Hawkeyes faced Illinois and fell short by a score of 82-71. The Hawkeyes failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 154 point total.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the way for the Antelopes with a team-high 19 points last time out as they picked up a 74-56 win over New Mexico State and covered the 2-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 126 point total set for the matchup.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Grand Canyon +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Iowa -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Grand Canyon +14.5 (-110) | Iowa -14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Iowa: Three things to know

  • The Hawkeyes points and rebounds leader is Luka Garza. He averages 23.7 points per game and grabs 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Bohannon is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.7 per game.
  • The Hawkeyes put up 22.7 more points per game (83.8) than the Antelopes give up (61.1).
  • Iowa has a 21-7 record overall and a 14-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 61.1 points.

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Grand Canyon: Three things to know

  • The Antelopes points and rebounds leader is Asbjorn Midtgaard. He scores 14.0 points per game and pulls down 9.7 rebounds. Oscar Frayer is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.3 per game.
  • The Antelopes put up an average of 75.6 points per game, only 3.7 more points than the 71.9 the Hawkeyes give up to opponents.
  • When it puts up more than 71.9 points, Grand Canyon is 7-0 against the spread and 12-0 overall.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 78, Grand Canyon 66

Money line

MGM and the model agree that the Iowa Hawkeyes are the favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Hawkeyes taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly less (12.4 points). Lean towards taking the Antelopes.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 144.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 144.3 points, are only 0.2 points apart.

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Grand Canyon at Iowa NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Round Odds, Picks and Prediction

The No. 2 seed in the West Region bracket, the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8), and the No. 15 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday

The 15th-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) take the court in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8) on Saturday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The contest tips off at 6:25 PM ET on TBS. Grand Canyon is a heavy, 14.5-point underdog in the game. Here’s what you need to know before filling out your brackets for this 2-15 matchup in the West Region.

On Saturday, the Hawkeyes faced Illinois and fell short by a score of 82-71. The Hawkeyes failed to cover the spread as 3-point underdogs and the teams combined to go under the 154 point total.

Jovan Blacksher Jr. led the way for the Antelopes with a team-high 19 points last time out as they picked up a 74-56 win over New Mexico State and covered the 2-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to hit the over on the 126 point total set for the matchup.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 8:25 AM ET on March 20, 2021.

  • Money line: Grand Canyon +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Iowa -1600 (bet $1600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Grand Canyon +14.5 (-110) | Iowa -14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Iowa: Three things to know

  • The Hawkeyes points and rebounds leader is Luka Garza. He averages 23.7 points per game and grabs 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Bohannon is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.7 per game.
  • The Hawkeyes put up 22.7 more points per game (83.8) than the Antelopes give up (61.1).
  • Iowa has a 21-7 record overall and a 14-0 record against the spread when putting up more than 61.1 points.

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Grand Canyon: Three things to know

  • The Antelopes points and rebounds leader is Asbjorn Midtgaard. He scores 14.0 points per game and pulls down 9.7 rebounds. Oscar Frayer is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 1.3 per game.
  • The Antelopes put up an average of 75.6 points per game, only 3.7 more points than the 71.9 the Hawkeyes give up to opponents.
  • When it puts up more than 71.9 points, Grand Canyon is 7-0 against the spread and 12-0 overall.

Grand Canyon at Iowa: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 78, Grand Canyon 66

Money line

MGM and the model agree that the Iowa Hawkeyes are the favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The model and MGM both have the Hawkeyes taking home the victory, but the model has them winning by slightly less (12.4 points). Lean towards taking the Antelopes.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM total for this game, 144.5 points, and the model’s projected total, 144.3 points, are only 0.2 points apart.

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March Madness: Iowa vs. Grand Canyon odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes odds and lines, with March Madness Round 1 picks and predictions.

March Madness officially has begun. Saturday, we get to see one team’s NCAA Tournament debut. The (2) Iowa Hawkeyes (21-8) will face the (15) Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6) at 6:25 p.m. ET in Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Iowa-Grand Canyon odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Iowa comes in as a two seed with one of the nation’s best scoring attacks. The Hawkeyes are No. 6 in scoring in the nation, averaging 83.8 points per game. They lead the nation with 19.1 assists per game and are led by senior C Luka Garza, who averages 23.7 points and 8.8 rebounds game.

Grand Canyon makes its NCAA Tournament debut after winning the WAC in head coach Bryce Drew’s first year. The Antelopes have size up front with 7-0 senior C Asbjorn Midtgaard and 6-10 senior C/PF Alessandro Lever, and are the eighth-best rebounding team in the nation. They had the nation’s second-best field-goal defense, allowing only 37.7% from the field and 61.1 points per game, ninth best in the country.

Iowa vs. Grand Canyon: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Iowa -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100) | Grand Canyon +850 (bet $100 to win $850)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iowa -14.5 (-110) | Grand Canyon +14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Iowa vs. Grand Canyon: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Iowa 72, Grand Canyon 62

Money line (ML)

Grand Canyon’s schedule in the WAC doesn’t do much to prepare it for Iowa. The Antelopes have never played a game as big as this. The Antelopes don’t have much of a chance as 15-seeds have a combined 8-132 all-time record against the No. 2 seed. With Iowa’s overwhelming line at -1600, there is no reason to make a money line bet. PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Here is where it gets fun. GCU is 15-5 ATS overall and 4-0 ATS in neutral sites, while Iowa is only 15-13-1 ATS. Grand Canyon’s size and defense will give Iowa trouble and will slow the game enough to keep the score relatively close. The Antelopes went 3-0 ATS against Nevada, Arizona State and Colorado. The first round is where magical upsets happen. Grand Canyon will threaten but falter. However, Iowa won’t blow GCU out. Take GRAND CANYON +14.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

At 144.5 points, this total is set high. Iowa scores a ton, but Grand Canyon slows the game down. The Antelopes went 6-14 O/U this season, while the Hawkeyes were only 14-15 O/U. In seven combined games between the two teams at neutral sites, only two contests went Over the total. Take UNDER 144.5 (-105).

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