College hoops betting interest focuses on the Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Arizona Wildcats battle Wednesday at McKale Center as the Wildcats look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arizona Wildcats betting line opened as -16.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Grand Canyon Antelopes vs Arizona Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arizona Wildcats sit at 8-2 (5-5 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Grand Canyon Antelopes are currently 5-4 (2-0 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Arizona is 5-5 OU, and Grand Canyon is 2-0 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 24-ranked Arizona Wildcats and the No. 208-rated Grand Canyon Antelopes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Arizona has the nation's No. 134-rated offensive output, at 74.8 PPG. The visiting Grand Canyon Antelopes defense ranks No. 186 allowing on average 73.67 PPG. The Wildcats FG% has averaged 47.65% so far, more than the Arizona Antelopes marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.34% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Antelopes grabbed a 73-69 win over the Flames on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Dewayne Russell at GCU Arena.
Arizona earned a 79-60 victory over Missouri on Saturday, getting 19 points from Rawle Alkins at Mizzou Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Grand Canyon home to Mississippi Valley State, Saturday, December 17th
Arizona at Texas A&M, Saturday, December 17th