San Diego State vs. Grand Canyon betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 21

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The San Diego State Aztecs (13-4, 7-0 MWC) will attempt to build on a seven-game win streak when they visit the Grand Canyon Antelopes (11-6, 4-2 MWC) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Global Credit Union Arena as only 1.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 11 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The point total for the matchup is set at 143.5.

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San Diego State vs. Grand Canyon betting lines

  • San Diego State moneyline odds to win: -112
  • Grand Canyon moneyline odds to win: -108
  • Spread: San Diego State (-1.5)
  • Total: 143.5

San Diego State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • At home last season, San Diego State sported a better record against the spread (6-8-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-7-0).
  • In home games last season, the Aztecs exceed the over/under 35.7% of the time (five of 14 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 70% of games (seven of 10).
  • San Diego State played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, sporting a home record of 11-2 home record, compared to going 4-1 on the road.

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Aztecs have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 82.8 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 82.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • The last 10 games have seen San Diego State allow 3.5 fewer points per game (68.7) than its season-long average (72.2).
  • The Aztecs are trending down from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 6.7 threes per game and shooting 36.0% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 7.5 makes and 37.8% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

San Diego State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.2 (45th in nation) 39.5 (22nd) 34.7 (81st) 31.2 (188th) 16.5 (63rd) 12.5 (288th)

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Grand Canyon statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Grand Canyon has the same winning percentage against the spread (.500) at home (5-5-0 record) and away (2-2-0) this year.
  • Antelopes games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time both at home (five of 10) and away (two of four) this season.
  • The Antelopes, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-0) than on the road (2-2) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Antelopes are tallying 75.9 points per game over their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 75.4.
  • While Grand Canyon is giving up 68.9 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 68.5 points per contest.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Antelopes are draining 7.3 threes per game, 0.5 more than their season average (6.8). Additionally, they sport the same three-point percentage over their last 10 contests as their season average from downtown (30.0%).

Grand Canyon betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 7-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.5 (234th in nation) 42.0 (84th) 34.5 (91st) 28.9 (66th) 13.0 (270th) 11.7 (219th)
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