The UIW Cardinals (6-18, 1-10 SthLnd) and the Abilene Christian Wildcats (20-5, 9-3 SthLnd) battle at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center. The Cardinals look to snap their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. UIW Cardinals Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinals were beaten by the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 70-64, while the Wildcats defeated the Nicholls Colonels, 64-48.
Abilene Christian played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 31.5) and a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.6). Nicholls was 12.5 and 14.3, respectively, for those same stats. UIW, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (14-15; 93.3 percent). UIW was led by Charles Brown III, who contributed 23 points and five rebounds. Jaren Lewis played well for Abilene Christian, contributing 15 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Abilene Christian won 69-59. The Wildcats’ 12.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cardinals, who had a mark of 17.7. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The inefficient offense of UIW (294th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.3) will face off against the top-notch defense of Abilene Christian (21st in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.4). The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at UIW Cardinals Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 39th in assists per game (15.6) while UIW ranks 243rd (11.0).
- The Wildcats rank 227th in rebounds per game (33.3) while the Cardinals rank 283rd (27.5).
- Abilene Christian ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while UIW ranks 84th (3.1).
- The Wildcats rank 17th in steals per game (8.7) while the Cardinals rank 184th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Abilene Christian ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while UIW ranks 136th (21.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 11.2 for the season.
