The Abilene Christian Wildcats (12-9, 7-3 SthLnd) will be at Prather Coliseum to take on the Northwestern State Demons (8-12, 5-6 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Northwestern State Demons ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Demons lost to the Central Arkansas Bears, 79-71, while the Wildcats were victorious over the UIW Cardinals, 72-58.
The Wildcats forced 18 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.497). Northwestern State, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.494). Northwestern State rallied around Trenton Massner, who contributed 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Joe Pleasant played well for Abilene Christian, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 78-69. Abilene Christian launched 20 three pointers, making eight of them (40.0 percent), while Northwestern State was 6-24 (25.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The ineffective offense of Northwestern State (280th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 98.0) will face off against the stingy defense of Abilene Christian (20th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 90.2). The Wildcats figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Wildcats, who rank 31st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.281), could get to the line a ton against the Demons, who rank 324th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.289).
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Northwestern State Demons ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Northwestern State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 12th in steals per game (9.4) while Northwestern State ranks 219th in steals allowed per game (8.9).
- The Wildcats rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while the Demons rank 174th (22.4).
- Northwestern State ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while Abilene Christian ranks 165th (2.5).
- The Demons rank 37th in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Wildcats rank 225th (33.7).
- Abilene Christian ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Northwestern State ranks 182nd (13.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Demons’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 2.7 for the season.
