Grand Canyon at Chicago State 2/16/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

Grand Canyon has struggled lately, but they could put an end to a three-game losing streak when they play at Chicago State Saturday. The Antelopes won five straight before the current skid. Grand Canyon is 14-10 and 7-4 in the WAC, tied for second. To say Chicago State is struggling is putting it mildly. The Cougars are 3-22, and are 0-10 in the WAC. Chicago State has lost 14 in a row, and their closest loss was by 13 points.

Grand Canyon beat Chicago State 80-48 a few weeks ago.

The Cougars are one of the worst defensive teams in the nation, giving up 84.2 points per game, which is 351st in the NCAA. The Cougars average 61.5 on offense. Grand Canyon is averaging 74.3 points and giving up 67.6. The Antelopes have a balanced offense with four players in double figures. Alessandro Lever is averaging 12.9 points, and Carlos Johnson is averaging 12.1. Damari Milstead and Michael Finke are averaging 10 each.

Grand Canyon has 169 three-pointers and is shooting 31 percent from there. Four players have at least 20, and four more have at least 12.

Chicago State is led by Anthony Harris with 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Christian Jacob is out with an injury, and he was the only other player in double figures at 10.9. The Cougars have made 104 three-pointers and are shooting 28 percent from there, and 40 percent on two-pointers. The Cougars are averaging 32 rebounds and 16 turnovers.