Boise State Broncos vs Grand Canyon Lopes Picks and Predictions for Friday, January 30, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Boise State Broncos will be on the road Friday night for a 9:00 PM matchup inside the Global Credit Union Arena in Phoenix, AZ, against the Grand Canyon Lopes. Boise State has thirteen wins and eight losses thus far this season. The Grand Canyon Lopes return home Friday night, with 13 wins and 7 losses this season. Boise State comes into Friday playing some of its best basketball this season, riding a three-game winning streak after a 31-point road win. victory against San Jose State in their last outing. Grand Canyon has been up and down as of late, winners of three of the last five coming into this game following a six-point road loss in overtime to Nevada. Read more about this Boise State vs Grand Canyon prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Boise State tries to stay hot
The Boise State offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 78.5 points on 45% shooting from the floor, but the Broncos have upped their scoring as of late, averaging 86.25 points per game over the last four wins. Defensively, Boise State has held its own, allowing 72.1 points per game this season and 62.5 during its current 4-game winning streak. Defensively, Boise State was the better team in their last outing, giving up just 58 points on 38% shooting at 36% from beyond the arc. Offensively, the state rolled, pouring in 89 points, including 53 in the second half, on 59% shooting, and the Broncos knocked down 5 3-pointers. Boise State won the rebounding battle by 19 and forced 12 turnovers in the win. Drew Fielder led the way for the Boise State offense in their last outing with 16 points on ten shots and 24 minutes. Andrew Meadow was second on the team with 15 points on 12 shots, while Dylan Andrews added eleven points on seven shots as the third starter in double figures. Bhan Boum and Pearson Carmichael led the way off the Boise State bench, scoring 11 points each.
Drew Fielder leads the Boise State offense to score, averaging 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Andrew Meadow is second on the team, averaging 13 points, and Javan Buchanan chips in a third-best 11.3 points per game. Dylan Andrews is averaging 10.8 points and leads the team, dishing out 3.3 assists. Pearson Carmichael averages 8.9 points in exactly 19 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Boise State:
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- Noah Bendinger (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Julian Bowie (Out) - Personal
Grand Canyon looks to get back rolling
Offensively, Grand Canyon has scored the ball well this season, averaging 74 points on 44% shooting from the floor, but the Lopes have averaged only 62 points per game during their last two losses. Defensively, Grand Canyon has been phenomenal, holding opponents to 68.2 points per game this season, but has allowed an average of 76.5 points over its last two losses. The Grand Canyon offense had its issues in their last game, scoring 60 points but just seven in overtime on 40% shooting and 17% beyond the arc. Defensively, Grand Canyon was outmatched, giving up 66 points, including 13 in overtime, as Nevada shot 33% from the floor, knocking down 7 triples. Grand Canyon did win the rebounding battle by one, but turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Jaden Henley led the way for the Grand Canyon offense in their last outing, scoring 16 points on 19 shots and 44 minutes. Makaih Williams added 13 points on 12 shots, while big man Nana Owusu-Anane added 7 points in 10 shots. Efe Demirel was the third starter in double digits with 14 points on eight shots and 37 minutes.
Jaden Henley has led the Grand Canyon offense thus far this season, averaging 17.1 points per game. Makaih Williams is second on the team this season, with 13.1 points per game. Big man Nana Owusu-Anane has added a third-best 9.3 points and a team high 8.6 rebounds per game this season. Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 9 points to go along with the team-leading 2.5 assists. Caleb Shaw averages 8.3 points in just under 22 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Grand Canyon:
- Caleb Shaw (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Brian Moore Jr. (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Boise State vs Grand Canyon Pick
- Boise State vs Grand Canyon Spread Pick
Both teams have been up and down thus far this season, with each just a few games above .500 entering Friday. Both teams are similar on both ends of the court, making this matchup competitive. Boise State comes into Friday playing better basketball and will look to keep it rolling. Grand Canyon has the better defense, but Boise State's offense is stronger. The Boise State Broncos have also increased their scoring recently, and that will continue Friday night in this matchup. Look for the Broncos to continue their winning ways as they extend their winning streak Friday night with a victory over Grand Canyon. Take the Boise State Broncos on Friday night to get their fifth straight victory with a win and cover on the road against Grand Canyon.
- Boise State vs Grand Canyon Over/Under Pick
Both teams score 70-plus points per game this season, but each has been defensive-minded over their last several wins. Look for a defensive slugfest Friday night as both teams come into this game looking to improve their Mountain West standing. Expect each team to halt the other, making points come at a premium for 40 minutes. Look for Boise State to continue their winning ways Friday night, with a win and cover on the road, but the total will go well under the number as each team grinds out every possession.
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