Boise State vs. Grand Canyon betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 7

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The Boise State Broncos (9-5, 1-2 MWC) host the Grand Canyon Antelopes (8-5, 1-1 MWC) after winning three straight home games. The Broncos are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which starts at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The point total is 138 in the matchup.

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Boise State Cover -8.5 vs Grand Canyon -110

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Boise State vs. Grand Canyon betting lines

  • Boise State moneyline odds to win: -420
  • Grand Canyon moneyline odds to win: +326
  • Spread: Boise State (-8.5)
  • Total: 138

Boise State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games last season, Boise State sported a better record against the spread (10-4-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-6-0).
  • When it came to over/unders, the Broncos hit the over more often at home last year, as they exceeded the total eight times in 14 opportunities (57.1%). In away games, they hit the over five times in 11 opportunities (45.5%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Boise State won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.857) compared to road games (.714) last season.

Last season stats

  • With 75.8 points scored per game and 66.9 points conceded last year, the Broncos were 123rd in college basketball offensively and 40th defensively.
  • On the boards, Boise State was 75th in the nation in rebounds (33.6 per game) last year. It was third-best in rebounds allowed (26.0 per game).
  • The Broncos were 105th in the country in assists (14.5 per game) last season.

Boise State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-9-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.7 (268th in nation) 44.0 (209th) 35.1 (90th) 27.4 (30th) 13.6 (235th) 11.6 (187th)

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Grand Canyon statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Grand Canyon was better against the spread at home (6-10-0) than on the road (2-7-0) last season.
  • In terms of the over/under, Antelopes games went over nine of 16 times at home (56.2%) last season, and three of nine on the road (33.3%).

Last season stats

  • With 78.3 points per game on offense, the Antelopes ranked 70th in the country last season. At the other end, they surrendered 69.5 points per contest, which ranked 89th in college basketball.
  • With 34.1 rebounds per game, Grand Canyon was 63rd in college basketball. It allowed 30.6 rebounds per contest, which ranked 142nd in college basketball.
  • The Antelopes ranked 158th in college basketball with 13.8 dimes per game.

Grand Canyon betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (236th in nation) 42.7 (142nd) 35.1 (90th) 28.0 (48th) 13.4 (250th) 11.9 (214th)
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