Grand Canyon at Arizona State 12/9/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/08/2021 at 11:07 PM ET

Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Az well welcome the Grand Canyon Antelopes Thursday night for a matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils. Grand Canyon is rolling through the first part of the season 8-1 on the year riding a five game win streaks following a 47 point win against Mississippi Valley State. The Grand Canyon offense dominated the last game converting on 48.6% of their shots to scored 91 points including 53 points in the second half.

Offensively Grand Canyon has been dominant thus far this season converting on 44.4% of their shots to score 75 points per game. Jovan Blacksher Jr. Leaves the team with 16.1 points per game and boast a team high 4.1 assists. Holland Woods Chips in 13.4 points, while Gabe McGlothan add the 9.7 point and a team high 7 rebounds.

The Arizona State Sun Devils Come into Thursday night struggling thus far this season following a two point overtime win against Oregon to end a five game losing streak. The Arizona State defense led the way as Oregon shot only 41.7% from the floor at 18.2% from beyond the arc for Arizona State to squeak by with the win.

DJ Horne Carried the offensive load for Arizona State boasting a team high 23 points on 9 of 18 shooting in 39 minutes. Kimani Lawrence chipped in 13 points and six rebounds, while Jay Heath added 14 points in 33 minutes off the bench.

On paper these teams match up fairly well but Grand Canyon is the better offensive team and playing much better thus far this season. Look for Grand Canyon to give Arizona State everything they can handle as Grand Canyon has plenty of offense to keep themselves close enough to cover this number. Take Grand Canyon to cover the small spread as a win is very possible. Final Score Prediction, Grand Canyon wins and covers 81-74.

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