Western Kentucky vs Grand Canyon Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 09, 2024, 9:47 AM
  • Grand Canyon is a -12.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Western Kentucky / Grand Canyon TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Global Credit Union Arena to take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes on Nov. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Phoenix, AZ.

Grand Canyon is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Western Kentucky vs. Grand Canyon Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Western Kentucky vs. Grand Canyon Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Kentucky+12.5 -105O 160.5 -105+600
Grand Canyon -12.5 -115U 160.5 -115-900

Western Kentucky vs Grand Canyon Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Grand Canyon will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Kentucky vs Grand Canyon Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Grand Canyon will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+8.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+3.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Grand Canyon has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 18 games at home (+15.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Grand Canyon has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Grand Canyon has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Grand Canyon has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+2.05 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Grand Canyon has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)

Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Kentucky has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Grand Canyon Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Grand Canyon has a 0-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 5.88% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Kentucky shot 34% from three (222/649) last season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky had a TS% of 48% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 47%

Grand Canyon Offensive Stats & Trends:

Grand Canyon averaged 45% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (874 free throw attempts/1,936 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Grand Canyon had 25.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Grand Canyon averaged 1.38 points per shot (2,675 points/1,936 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Grand Canyon shot 75% from the free throw line (654/874) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Western Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (268/835) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Western Kentucky stole the ball 248 times last season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

Western Kentucky allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (2,398 points/2,023 shots) last season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Grand Canyon Defensive Stats & Trends:

Grand Canyon averaged 8.1 steals per game (276 steals/34 games) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Grand Canyon allowed opponents to shoot 40% (800/1,986) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Grand Canyon allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (2,281 points/1,986 shots) last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Grand Canyon allowed 67.1 points per game (2,281 points/34 games) last season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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