It will be a showdown between two superb defenses when the Texas State Bobcats (4-2) go head-to-head with the Abilene Christian Wildcats (2-3) at Strahan Coliseum. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Texas State Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bobcats beat the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 64-57, while the Wildcats easily got past the Champion Christian College Tigers 90-58.
Abilene Christian dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 43.6 (above their season average of 25.7) and a turnover percentage of 14.4 (worse than their season average of 13.4). Champion Christian College had marks of 16.1 and 30.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Texas State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UNLV. The Bobcats had a rate of 13.8 (better than their season average of 18.9), while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 21.6. Texas State’s Nijal Pearson played well, putting up 25 points and 10 rebounds. Abilene Christian, meanwhile, was led by Coryon Mason, who finished with 13 points and six assists.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, Texas State ranks 20th in defensive efficiency (94.2) and Abilene Christian is 21st (94.3).
Abilene Christian at Texas State ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Texas State, ATS Winner – Texas State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Texas State ranks 64th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Abilene Christian ranks 290th (32.9).
- The Wildcats rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Bobcats rank 91st (20.9).
- Abilene Christian ranks 32nd in assists per game (15.5) while Texas State ranks 101st (14.2).
- The Wildcats rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bobcats rank 217th (3.9).
- Abilene Christian ranks 10th in steals per game (8.9) while Texas State ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
