The Denver Pioneers (1-1) challenge the Abilene Christian Wildcats (2-0) at Magness Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Denver Pioneers Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they blew out the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 94-73. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.436 vs. 0.254) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 28.2). Abilene Christian rallied around Jaren Lewis, who put up 18 points and 15 rebounds.
The Pioneers were beaten by the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats in their last game, 64-56. Kansas State’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Denver. The Wildcats had a rate of 11.1, while the Pioneers posted a mark of 22.4. Denver’s Ronnie Harrell Jr. put up 14 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Denver. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Denver ranks 337th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.6 percent), while the disruptive defense of Abilene Christian has forced the 15th-most turnovers in the country (22.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Abilene Christian ranks 11th in steals per game (8.3) while Denver ranks 282nd (4.4).
The Wildcats rank 71st in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Pioneers rank 287th (25.1).
Abilene Christian ranks 77th in blocks per game (3.9) while Denver ranks 229th (2.5).
The Pioneers rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Wildcats rank 124th (34.1).
Denver is 25th in the nation with 11.0 assists allowed per game while Abilene Christian is 43rd with 11.4 assists allowed per game.
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