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Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State prediction, odds, time: 2024 college basketball picks from proven model
How to watch Grand Canyon vs. Arizona State
* NCAA college basketball game: Grand Canyon at Arizona State
* Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
* Time: 8 p.m. ET
* TV channel: Pac-12 Network
* Location: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, AZ
* Live stream: fuboTV (free trial)
Preview
Grand Canyon will travel to Tempe, Arizona to take on Arizona State in the season opener for both teams Tuesday night. The Antelopes are coming off a 22-9 season, while the Sun Devils went 19-14 last year.
Grand Canyon is led by senior guard Jovan Blacksher Jr., who averaged 16.4 points and 4.9 assists per game last season. The Antelopes also have a pair of talented big men in 6-foot-10 sophomore Alessandro Lever and 6-foot-11 senior Gabe McGlothan.
Arizona State is led by junior guard DJ Horne, who averaged 13.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season. The Sun Devils also have a promising young player in 6-foot-6 freshman forward Jayden Kiernan.
The game is expected to be a close one, with Arizona State having a slight edge at home. The Sun Devils are a veteran team with a lot of talent, but Grand Canyon is a well-coached team that always plays hard.
Here are some key stats to know:
* Grand Canyon is 5-3 in its last 8 games against Arizona State.
* The Antelopes are 2-1 in their last 3 games as road underdogs.
* Arizona State is 4-2 in its last 6 games as home favorites.
Prediction
Grand Canyon is a tough team, but Arizona State has the experience and home-court advantage. The Sun Devils should be able to pull out a win in a close game.
Arizona State 75, Grand Canyon 70