The No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats (27-6) will be 22-point favorites in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena when they meet the No. 15 Abilene Christian Wildcats (27-6). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 132 points and action gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Kentucky Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, Kentucky lost to the eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 82-78, while Abilene Christian beat the New Orleans Privateers, 77-60.
Abilene Christian played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.0 (worse than their season average of 15.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.538). New Orleans had marks of 25.3 and 0.462, respectively, for those same stats. Kentucky, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 32.3). Ashton Hagans played well for Kentucky with 10 points and 12 assists. Abilene Christian was lifted by Jaren Lewis, who recorded 20 points and six rebounds.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the O/U total of Abilene Christian games, with an even split between overs and unders. Abilene Christian holds records of 27-6 straight up (SU) and 15-13 against the spread (ATS).
Of Kentucky’s 33 games, 21 have finished under the total. Further, Kentucky owns records of 27-6 SU and 16-16-1 ATS.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Kentucky Wildcats ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Kentucky, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Kentucky ranks 35th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Abilene Christian ranks 251st (33.1).
- Abilene Christian ranks 12th in steals per game (8.7) while Kentucky ranks 156th (6.0).
- Abilene Christian ranks 31st in assists per game (15.6) while Kentucky ranks 116th (13.8).
- Kentucky ranks 11th in blocks per game (5.1) while Abilene Christian ranks 178th (2.7).
- Abilene Christian ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while Kentucky ranks 154th (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Kentucky has scored an average of 69.8 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
- Abilene Christian’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 11.4 for the season.
