Abilene Christian Wildcats at Wichita State Shockers ATS Prediction 12/29/19

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It will be a battle between two tremendous defenses when the Wichita State Shockers (10-1) challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-5) at Charles Koch Arena. Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Wichita State Shockers ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Shockers defeated the VCU Rams 73-63, while the Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Nicholls Colonels 79-61.

The Wildcats had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.500), while the Colonels had a turnover percentage of 25.2 (above their season average of 15.3). The Shockers, on the other hand, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 33.3), while the Rams had a turnover percentage of 21.8 (above their season average of 16.5). Wichita State rallied around Jaime Echenique, who put up 14 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Kolton Kohl fueled Abilene Christian with 22 points and eight rebounds.

This meeting figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the country’s top defenses square off. Wichita State currently ranks 12th in defensive efficiency (85.7) and Abilene Christian is eighth (84.7).

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Wichita State Shockers Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wichita State, ATS Winner – Wichita State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wichita State ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Abilene Christian ranks 151st (2.3).
  • The Wildcats rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Shockers rank 73rd (20.3).
  • Wichita State averages 15.9 assists per game, which ranks 36th in the country. Abilene Christian ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (8.8).
  • The Shockers rank 26th in rebounds per game (40.7) while the Wildcats rank 119th (36.5).
  • Abilene Christian ranks 10th in steals per game (10.0) while Wichita State ranks 78th (7.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 34.0, up from 17.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Shockers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (6.8 above their season average).