New Mexico St Vs Grand Canyon Basketball Prediction
The New Mexico St Aggies and the Grand Canyon Antelopes will face off in a WAC conference matchup on Friday, February 19th, 2021. Both teams have had ups and downs this season, but they are both fighting for a spot in the NCAA tournament. The Aggies are currently ranked second in the conference with a record of 7-3 while the Antelopes are ranked third with a record of 6-3. This game is crucial for both teams as they look to secure a top seed in the tournament.
New Mexico St Aggies
The New Mexico St Aggies have had a solid season so far with a record of 7-3 in conference play. They are led by their star player, Jabari Rice, who is averaging 16.8 points per game. Rice is a versatile player who can score from anywhere on the court and is a strong defender as well. The Aggies' offense is averaging 70.5 points per game while their defense is giving up only 63.7 points per game. They have a strong rebounding game, ranking fourth in the conference with 38.2 rebounds per game.
The Aggies have won three of their last four games, including a blowout win against Chicago State in their most recent game. They have shown that they can compete with the top teams in the conference, as they defeated the first place Utah Valley Wolverines earlier in the season. The Aggies will look to continue their winning ways against Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon Antelopes
The Grand Canyon Antelopes are also having a solid season with a record of 6-3 in conference play. They are led by their top scorer, Asbjorn Midtgaard, who is averaging 14.3 points per game. Midtgaard is a strong presence in the paint and is also a good rebounder. The Antelopes' offense is averaging 71.7 points per game while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. They are a good rebounding team, averaging 38.9 rebounds per game, which is ranked third in the conference.
The Antelopes have won six of their last eight games, including an impressive win against the first place Utah Valley Wolverines in their most recent game. They have shown that they can compete with the top teams in the conference and will look to continue their winning ways against New Mexico St.
Prediction
This is a tough game to predict as both teams are evenly matched. The Aggies have the advantage of playing at home, but the Antelopes have been playing well on the road this season. It will be a close game, but ultimately, the Aggies will come out on top. They have a strong defense and a versatile offense that can score from anywhere on the court. Jabari Rice will have a big game and lead the Aggies to victory.