The UIW Cardinals (5-15, 2-7 SthLnd) will be at Moody Coliseum to take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats (11-9, 6-3 SthLnd) in a SthLnd matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
UIW Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats lost to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 71-61, while the Cardinals won a close one over the Houston Baptist Huskies, 84-82.
The Cardinals had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.449) and had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 18.7). Abilene Christian, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-23; 73.9 percent). Coryon Mason led the way for Abilene Christian, finishing with 17 points. Meanwhile, UIW rallied around Keaston Willis, who contributed 23 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, Abilene Christian won 81-52. Abilene Christian’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. 3), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 21) and total rebounds (35 vs. 24). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Abilene Christian offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this showdown. The Wildcats currently rank 32nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.278, while UIW ranks 258th in FTA rate allowed (0.247). Additionally, the 331st-ranked offense of the Cardinals (offensive efficiency of 93.5) will face a difficult challenge against the 23rd-ranked defense of the Wildcats (defensive efficiency of 90.1).
UIW vs. Abilene Christian Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Abilene Christian, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (10.1) while UIW ranks 234th (15.3).
- The Wildcats average 9.4 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Cardinals rank 120th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Abilene Christian ranks 156th in blocks per game (2.5) while UIW ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Wildcats rank 85th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Cardinals rank 238th (37.6).
- Abilene Christian ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while UIW ranks 122nd (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 10.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
