The Abilene Christian Wildcats (12-3, 1-1 SthLnd) visit H&HP Complex to challenge the McNeese State Cowboys (5-10, 1-1 SthLnd). The Wildcats will try to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. McNeese State Cowboys Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Cowboys got blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 87-65, while the Wildcats dismantled the Arlington Baptist Patriots, 107-54.
Abilene Christian played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 and a turnover percentage of 12.8. For those same stats, Arlington Baptist put up marks of 20.6 and 27.9, respectively. McNeese State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 27.6). Malik Hines had a solid performance for McNeese State with 26 points and six rebounds. Jaren Lewis, meanwhile had a good game for Abilene Christian, recording 18 points.
The Wildcats won the only contest between these two teams last season, 79-74. Abilene Christian’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over McNeese State. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.283, while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.207. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Lewis has taken his game to another level as of late for Abilene Christian, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. McNeese State currently ranks 280th in possessions per game (68.0) and Abilene Christian is 318th (66.8). Moreover, the Wildcats rank 38th in offensive efficiency (114.1), while the Cowboys rank 290th in defensive efficiency (107.3).
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. McNeese State Cowboys Pick
Pick: SU Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 13th in steals per game (9.4) while McNeese State ranks 207th (4.3).
- The Cowboys rank 124th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Wildcats rank 242nd (33.0).
- Abilene Christian allows the 17th-fewest blocks per game (2.2) while McNeese State ranks 54th (2.8).
- The Wildcats rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while the Cowboys rank 184th (24.3).
- Abilene Christian ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while McNeese State ranks 178th (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cowboys have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, McNeese State has been defeated by an average of 2.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
