The 11th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-0), the nation’s top shooting defense, will go head-to-head with the Abilene Christian Wildcats (9-1) at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Red Raiders defeated the UIW Cardinals 87-37, while the Wildcats beat 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 was 20.6 and 27.9, respectively. Texas Tech, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.675 and a turnover percentage of 18.2. UIW recorded marks of 0.286 and 34.6, respectively, for those same stats. Jarrett Culver had a solid outing for Texas Tech with 16 points. Abilene Christian was led by Jaren Lewis, who contributed 18 points.
The Red Raiders won the only game between these two teams last season, 74-47. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Texas Tech’s largest advantages. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Abilene Christian had just seven.
Lewis has taken his game to another level as of late for Abilene Christian, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Texas Tech should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Red Raiders rank 49th in effective field goal percentage (0.526), while Abilene Christian ranks 172nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.497).
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Texas Tech ranks seventh in blocks per game (4.6) while Abilene Christian ranks 90th (3.6).
- The Wildcats rank 24th in steals per game (8.4) while the Red Raiders rank 64th (7.1).
- Texas Tech allows the fewest assists per game (9.7) while Abilene Christian ranks 41st (11.0).
- The Red Raiders rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Wildcats rank 80th (33.2).
- Abilene Christian ranks 223rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.8) while Texas Tech ranks 275th (18.6).
