The Abilene Christian Wildcats (18-4, 7-2 SthLnd) visit Lamar to take on the Cardinals (11-11, 4-5 SthLnd) in a matchup that pits sensational offense against superb defense. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Lamar Cardinals Betting Prediction
The Wildcats come in on a high note after beating the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in their last contest, 78-71. Abilene Christian’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. six) and total rebounds (33 vs. 29). Payten Ricks fueled Abilene Christian with 18 points.
In the Cardinals’ last game, they beat the McNeese State Cowboys, 84-75. Lamar won the rebounding battle. The Cardinals had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (20 vs. 17) and total rebounds (35 vs. 25). Christian Barrett led Lamar in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
This showdown figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses square off. Lamar ranks 58th in defensive efficiency (96.5) and Abilene Christian is 32nd (94.4).
After the Wildcats won the only contest against the Cardinals last season, 74-69, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Abilene Christian had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.612 vs. 0.433). Lamar, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.4 vs. 14.8).
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Lamar Cardinals Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lamar ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.3) while Abilene Christian ranks 254th (32.9).
The Wildcats rank 15th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Cardinals rank 236th (15.8).
Abilene Christian ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while Lamar ranks 135th (22.5).
The Wildcats average 9.0 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the country. The Cardinals rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Abilene Christian ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Lamar ranks 133rd (3.7).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 11.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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