Grand Canyon Lopes defeat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 99-81: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 81, Grand Canyon Lopes 99
The Grand Canyon Lopes beat the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 99-81 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Global Credit Union Arena. The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats covered the spread as 22-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 155, with 180 points combined. AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes final score and game recap
The Grand Canyon Lopes led 56-43 at halftime. They outscored the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 43-38 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Connor Teasley (Bethune-Cookman Wildcats): 15 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Quentin Heady (Bethune-Cookman Wildcats): 15 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist.
- Jaden Henley (Grand Canyon Lopes): 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Amarion Dickerson (Grand Canyon Lopes): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes?
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats covered the spread as 22-point underdogs, losing by 18 points.
The spread opened at Grand Canyon Lopes -21.5 and closed at Grand Canyon Lopes -22. AiQ's pick was the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +22.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 180 points combined against a closing total of 155, over by 25. 99 of the 180 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 152.5 and closed at 155. AiQ's pick was the under 155.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes predictions do?
AiQ went 1-1 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Grand Canyon Lopes to win at -6500, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +22.5, a win.
- Total: the under 155.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes game prop results: team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Grand Canyon Lopes team total 89.5: the over, paying -120, with 99 scored.
- Bethune-Cookman Wildcats team total 65.5: the over, paying -115, with 81 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Grand Canyon Lopes won the first half.
- First-half spread: Grand Canyon Lopes -11.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-half total 74.5: the over, paying -113, with 99 points scored.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs. Grand Canyon Lopes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at +2402 and the Grand Canyon Lopes at -8552. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Grand Canyon Lopes a 96% favorite. The Grand Canyon Lopes won as the favorite at -8552: $1.17 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Grand Canyon Lopes, the price before the game was -6500: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Grand Canyon Lopes between the open and the close, and the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats covered. The total moved up from 152.5 to 155, and the game went over.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Grand Canyon Lopes betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it three straight losses for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.
This result left the Grand Canyon Lopes 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the Grand Canyon Lopes.
What's next for Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Grand Canyon Lopes?
Next for the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats: at the San Diego State Aztecs on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the Grand Canyon Lopes: the Cal Poly Mustangs at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.