The Lamar Cardinals (12-11, 6-6 SthLnd) will be at Moody Coliseum to challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (12-10, 7-4 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Lamar Cardinals vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats lost to the Northwestern State Demons, 73-69, while the Cardinals were victorious over the Central Arkansas Bears, 74-67.
Lamar played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.226) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 31.8). For those same stats, Central Arkansas was 0.097 and 16.7, respectively. Abilene Christian, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 18.4). Joe Pleasant played well for Abilene Christian with 16 points. Meanwhile, V.J. Holmes led the way for Lamar, contributing 12 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Clay Gayman led the Wildcats to a 74-62 victory. He recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cardinals. Abilene Christian had a rate of 14.5, while Lamar posted a mark of 27.9.
It could be an error-filled game for the Abilene Christian offense. Abilene Christian ranks 233rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent), while the gambling defense of Lamar forces the 16th-most turnovers in the country (24.6 percent).
Lamar Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian averages 9.3 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the country. Lamar ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Wildcats rank 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Cardinals rank 232nd (37.2).
- Lamar ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.6) while Abilene Christian ranks 163rd (2.5).
- The Wildcats rank eighth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Cardinals rank 171st (13.5).
- Abilene Christian ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while Lamar ranks 174th (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Abilene Christian has defeated opponents by an average of 10.3 points.
