Who's Playing

Utah Valley @ Grand Canyon

Current Records: Utah Valley 19-9; Grand Canyon 20-7

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Utah Valley Wolverines will be on the road. Utah Valley and the Grand Canyon Antelopes will face off in a WAC battle at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Grand Canyon University Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Wolverines beat the California Baptist Lancers 63-54 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Sam Houston Bearkats typically have all the answers at home, but on Saturday Grand Canyon proved too difficult a challenge. The Antelopes took their contest against Sam Houston by a conclusive 67-41 score.

Utah Valley is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

Utah Valley is now 19-9 while Grand Canyon sits at 20-7. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Wolverines have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.20%, which places them 18th in college basketball. But the Antelopes are even better: they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.30%, which places them sixth in college basketball. We'll see if that edge gives Grand Canyon a route to victory.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Grand Canyon University Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Antelopes are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Wolverines, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Antelopes as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Grand Canyon have won ten out of their last 15 games against Utah Valley.

  • Feb 10, 2022 - Grand Canyon 79 vs. Utah Valley 69
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Grand Canyon 74 vs. Utah Valley 64
  • Mar 05, 2021 - Utah Valley 59 vs. Grand Canyon 55
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Utah Valley 92 vs. Grand Canyon 80
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Utah Valley 73 vs. Grand Canyon 69
  • Mar 15, 2019 - Grand Canyon 78 vs. Utah Valley 74
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Utah Valley 82 vs. Grand Canyon 70
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Grand Canyon 71 vs. Utah Valley 60
  • Mar 09, 2018 - Grand Canyon 75 vs. Utah Valley 60
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Grand Canyon 60 vs. Utah Valley 59
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Utah Valley 68 vs. Grand Canyon 56
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Grand Canyon 77 vs. Utah Valley 71
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Grand Canyon 82 vs. Utah Valley 72
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Grand Canyon 86 vs. Utah Valley 79
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Grand Canyon 99 vs. Utah Valley 88

Injury Report for Grand Canyon

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Utah Valley

  • Trey Woodbury: Game-Time Decision (Knee)