Grand Canyon vs. Tarleton State betting: College basketball preview for February 13

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The Tarleton State Texans (10-15, 5-5 WAC) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they try to build on a seven-game home win streak when they square off against the Grand Canyon Antelopes (17-6, 7-2 WAC) on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Wisdom Gym. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 136.5.

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Grand Canyon Cover -11.5 vs Tarleton State -111

Bet $20, Payout $38.02

Grand Canyon vs. Tarleton State betting lines

  • Grand Canyon moneyline odds to win: -781
  • Tarleton State moneyline odds to win: +538
  • Spread: Grand Canyon (-11.5)
  • Total: 136.5

Grand Canyon statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Grand Canyon has played better at home, covering four times in 13 home games, and one time in five road games.
  • The Antelopes have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (53.8%) than games on the road (20%).
  • In home games, Grand Canyon has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 12-1 (.923). In road games, it is 2-3 (.400) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Antelopes have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 81.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.5 points more than the 79.1 they’ve scored this year.
  • The past 10 games have seen Grand Canyon give up 1.4 fewer points per game (67.2) than its season-long average (68.6).
  • The Antelopes’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 6.6 makes and 31.8%.

Grand Canyon betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-15-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 3-9-0 (As Favorite: 5-15-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-12-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 12-1; Away: 2-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.7 (190th in nation) 40.7 (42nd) 35.4 (34th) 30.7 (154th) 14.0 (153rd) 12.3 (275th)

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Tarleton State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Tarleton State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .714 (5-2-0). On the road, it is .385 (5-8-0).
  • Texans games have gone above the over/under 57.1% of the time at home (four of seven), and 46.2% of the time on the road (six of 13).
  • The Texans’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .667 (2-1), and away it is .077 (1-12).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Texans are tallying 63.8 points per contest, compared to their season average of 64.4.
  • While Tarleton State is giving up 71.4 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 69.4 points per contest.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Texans are sinking 4.0 treys per game, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (4.4). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (29.0%) compared to their season average (33.5%).

Tarleton State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 8-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-15 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (238th in nation) 45.2 (272nd) 26.7 (356th) 28.4 (38th) 10.5 (353rd) 16.7 (364th)
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