Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos Picks Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Grand Canyon Lopes (8-5, 1-1 Mountain West) face the Boise State Broncos (9-5, 1-2 Mountain West) in a Mountain West matchup scheduled for 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Grand Canyon enters after a home loss to CSU, while Boise State comes off a triple-overtime road loss to SDSU. Make sure to read this in-depth Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos prediction. Basketball glory awaits! Check out our top NCAAB picks for Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos Picks prediction.
Grand Canyon Lopes Searching for Offensive Consistency
The Grand Canyon University Lopes enter this matchup with an 8-5 overall record and a 1-1 mark in Mountain West play. Grand Canyon is averaging 75.5 points per game while allowing 68.8 points, a scoring margin that has kept the Lopes competitive across most of the schedule. In the most recent game, Grand Canyon dropped a 70-60 decision against CSU. That outing stalled Grand Canyon’s offensive momentum, as the Lopes failed to reach the 70-point mark for only the third time this season.
Jaden Henley remains the focal point of the Grand Canyon offense, leading the team at 17.3 points per game on 46.2 percent shooting from the field and 81.5 percent from the line. Nana Owusu-Anane continues to anchor the interior, posting 9.0 rebounds per game while contributing 10.1 points and 2.5 assists. The Lopes average 36.7 rebounds per contest and generate 13.4 assists, numbers that reflect a balanced but not overly fast-paced attack.
Defensively, Grand Canyon has shown discipline, forcing opponents into inefficient scoring nights. The Lopes allow 68.8 points per game and average 6.5 steals and 2.6 blocks. That defensive activity helped fuel wins over IUIN, Wyoming, and Coastal Carolina in recent weeks. The concern comes when perimeter shooting dries up, as seen against CSU when Grand Canyon shot below its season averages and struggled late.
Injuries: Grand Canyon does not have any players on its injury report
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Boise State Broncos Lean on Depth and Scoring Volume
The Boise State Broncos hold a 9-5 overall record with a 1-2 conference mark entering this contest. Boise State averages 78.1 points per game while allowing 72.0, relying heavily on offensive output to control results. The Broncos are coming off a dramatic 110-107 triple-overtime loss at San Diego State, a game that tested depth.
Drew Fielder leads Boise State in scoring at 13.6 points per game while also pacing the team in rebounds at 5.4. Andrew Meadow and Javan Buchanan provide additional scoring punch, each averaging more than 12 points per game. Boise State averages 38.7 rebounds and 13.7 assists, displaying an ability to move the ball and attack inside-out. The Broncos are shooting 43.7 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from three.
Defensively, Boise State generates 4.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game. The Broncos have been vulnerable in high-scoring matchups, as seen in the loss to SDSU and an earlier defeat at Nevada. When Boise State keeps games in the 60s, results have been mostly positive, including wins over New Mexico and Saint Mary’s. The challenge is controlling pace and avoiding extended scoring runs.
Injuries: Julian Bowie is questionable
Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos Picks Pick
Spread Pick for Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos Picks
- Boise State Broncos (4 Units)
Boise State is the preferred side based on scoring and rebounding edge. The Broncos average nearly three more points per game than Grand Canyon and hold a plus-two rebound advantage. Boise State’s ability to generate multiple double-digit scorers contrasts with a Grand Canyon offense that leans heavily on just Henley. Boise State will control the glass and shoot well enough to overcome Grand Canyon runs, resulting in the Broncos winning and covering the spread at home.
Over/Under Pick for Grand Canyon Lopes vs Boise State Broncos Picks
- Over (5 Units)
Both teams enter with offensive production that supports a higher total. Boise State games have routinely pushed into the mid to high 70s, while Grand Canyon averages 75.5 points per game. Boise State’s recent triple-overtime game was high scoring in regulation, and this matchup with Grand Canyon likely will be. With both teams shooting in the mid-40s from the field and combining for more than 75 rebounds per game, scoring will be plentiful from start to finish.
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