The Abilene Christian Wildcats (12-2, 1-0 SthLnd) look to prolong their seven-game winning streak against the Sam Houston State Bearkats (5-8) at Johnson Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they blew out the Arlington Baptist Patriots, 107-54. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 20.6) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 27.9). Abilene Christian was lifted by Jaren Lewis, who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Bearkats dismantled the East Texas Baptist Tigers in their last contest, 85-64. The Bearkats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 14.3) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 22.2). With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Kai Mitchell put together a good game for Sam Houston State.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Bearkats won the most recent contest 84-77. Sam Houston State made good use of their 32 trips to the free throw line, converting on 26 of them (81.3 percent). Abilene Christian, meanwhile, was just 14-21 (66.7 percent).
Lewis has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Abilene Christian.
The offense of Sam Houston State will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Abilene Christian. The Bearkats currently rank 218th in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats are 31st in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Abilene Christian vs. Sam Houston State Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Abilene Christian ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Sam Houston State ranks 155th (23.3).
The Wildcats rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Bearkats rank 126th (3.5).
Abilene Christian ranks 12th in steals per game (9.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 115th (7.0).
The Wildcats rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Bearkats rank 105th (12.8).
Abilene Christian ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while Sam Houston State ranks 98th (35.2).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 15.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bearkats have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
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