Who's Playing

Tarleton State @ Grand Canyon

Current Records: Tarleton State 8-10; Grand Canyon 13-2

What to Know

The Tarleton State Texans lost both of their matches to the Grand Canyon Antelopes last season on scores of 72-75 and 48-59, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Texans and Grand Canyon will face off in a WAC battle at 9 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Grand Canyon University Arena. Grand Canyon will be strutting in after a victory while Tarleton State will be stumbling in from a loss.

This past Thursday, Tarleton State lost to the New Mexico St. Aggies on the road by a decisive 73-57 margin.

Meanwhile, Grand Canyon took their game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats this past Thursday by a conclusive 95-68 score.

Tarleton State is expected to lose this next one by 9. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Thursday might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The Texans are now 8-10 while the Antelopes sit at 13-2. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Tarleton State is 27th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 64.3 on average. Grand Canyon's defense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the 18th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 59.7. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Grand Canyon University Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $12.00

Odds

The Antelopes are a big 9-point favorite against the Texans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Grand Canyon have won both of the games they've played against Tarleton State in the last eight years.

  • Jan 09, 2021 - Grand Canyon 59 vs. Tarleton State 48
  • Jan 08, 2021 - Grand Canyon 75 vs. Tarleton State 72