The Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-0) try to stay perfect when they square off against the Pacific Tigers (4-2) at Spanos Center. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Pacific Tigers ATS Prediction
The Wildcats come in on a high note after beating the Elon Phoenix in their last matchup, 72-56. The Wildcats had a solid turnover percentage of 9.3 (better than their season average of 16.0) and held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 28.9). Abilene Christian rallied around Payten Ricks, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
In the Tigers’ last game, they easily got past the UC Riverside Highlanders, 74-54. The Tigers made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and held the Highlanders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 24.6). With 18 points and five rebounds, Pacific’s Lafayette Dorsey had a solid outing.
The Wildcats are 20-15 straight up (SU) and 2-0 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Since last season, Abilene Christian games have had no tendency in regards to the projected point total as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
The Tigers, meanwhile, have records of 18-20 SU and 15-20 ATS since last season. Pacific’s games have had a slight tendency to go under the O/U total over that same period (54.3 percent).
The physical Pacific offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this battle. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 19th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.295, while Abilene Christian ranks 323rd in FTA rate allowed (0.290).
Abilene Christian at Pacific Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Pacific, ATS Winner – Abilene Christian, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Abilene Christian ranks 51st in assists per game (15.6) while Pacific ranks 239th (12.5).
The Wildcats rank 13th in steals per game (8.1) while the Tigers rank 182nd (5.9).
Abilene Christian ranks 234th in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while Pacific ranks 334th (15.1).
The Tigers rank 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Wildcats rank 108th (33.9).
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