Alabama vs Grand Canyon Prediction 3-24-24 College Basketball Picks

The Grand Canyon Antelopes and Alabama Crimson Tide meet Sunday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament Second Round at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Grand Canyon vs Alabama prediction.

Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Preview

The Grand Canyon Antelopes recently beat UT Rio Grande Valley, SFA, Cal Baptist and St. Mary’s. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are averaging 79.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 19.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Ray Harrison is averaging 13.8 points and 4 assists. Gabe McGlothan is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Moore is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Grand Canyon Antelopes are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide recently lost to Tennessee and Florida while beating Arkansas and Charleston. Alabama suffered five non-conference losses this year; to Ohio State, Clemson, Purdue, Creighton, and Arizona. The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 90.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 80.4 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Mark Sears is averaging 21.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Aaron Estrada is averaging 13.5 points and 4.7 assists. Grant Nelson is the third double-digit scorer and Rylan Griffen is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.

Alabama Crimson Tide Team Facts

• Alabama has won each of its last 14 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Each of Alabama’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 175+ points.
• Alabama has won the first half in each of its last eight day games played at neutral venues.

Grand Canyon Antelopes Team Facts

• Grand Canyon has won each of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
• Each of Grand Canyon’s last 12 games have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
• Grand Canyon has won the first half in 11 of its last 13 games.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.8).
• Alabama ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.3).
• Grand Canyon ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.2).
• Grand Canyon ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.1).

Grand Canyon vs Alabama prediction

Alabama is going to be favored for obvious reasons, but the lack of defensive pressure is a concern. Heck, even in the win over Charleston, Alabama allowed 96 points, getting pretty much no stops in the second half. At some point, that’s going to catch up to the Crimson Tide. Grand Canyon was a top-60 scoring team in college basketball this season and was 65th in field goal percentage. Statistically, Grand Canyon was also one of the better defensive teams in the country. Yes, Grand Canyon didn’t have the toughest schedule in the world, but the Antelopes are a well-balanced team that can make things interesting. If Alabama doesn’t figure out how to get stops, the end of its season could be approaching. Give me Grand Canyon and the points.