The Abilene Christian Wildcats (18-4, 7-2 SthLnd) and their phenomenal offense travel to Lamar to play the Cardinals (11-11, 4-5 SthLnd) and their stifling defense. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Lamar Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Cardinals defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 84-75, while the Wildcats beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 78-71.
The Wildcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7, had a fantastic mark of 37.8, while the Islanders had a turnover percentage of 25.1 (above their season average of 16.8). Lamar, meanwhile, won the rebounding battle. The Cardinals had 15 offensive rebounds and 35 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had eight and 25, respectively. Christian Barrett had a good outing for Lamar with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Abilene Christian rallied around Payten Ricks, who recorded 18 points.
The Wildcats won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 74-69. Abilene Christian’s 0.612 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Lamar, who had a rate of 0.433. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points could be at a premium as a pair of the nation’s best defenses battle. Lamar ranks 58th in defensive efficiency (96.5) and Abilene Christian is 32nd (94.4).
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Lamar Cardinals Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lamar ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Abilene Christian ranks 254th (32.9).
- The Wildcats average 9.0 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Abilene Christian ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Lamar ranks 133rd (3.7).
- The Wildcats rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Cardinals rank 236th (15.8).
- Abilene Christian ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while Lamar ranks 135th (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
- The Cardinals’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 8.2 for the season.
