The Abilene Christian Wildcats (14-3, 3-1 SthLnd) will attempt to extend their nine-game home winning streak when they clash with the Houston Baptist Huskies (5-9, 1-2 SthLnd), who look to end their six-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Houston Baptist Huskies at Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Huskies are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-76 loss to the Nicholls Colonels in their last game. Nicholls made 10 of their 24 three pointers (41.7 percent). Houston Baptist, on the other hand, was 3-13 (23.1 percent). Edward Hardt was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ previous matchup, they barely escaped the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 75-72. Abilene Christian’s 11.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Southeastern Louisiana, who had a rate of 16.8. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.1. Payten Ricks was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
After the Wildcats won the sole contest against the Huskies last season, 82-74, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.291 vs. 0.241).
The productive offense of Abilene Christian will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Houston Baptist. The Wildcats rank 33rd in offensive efficiency, while the Huskies are 333rd in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Opposite paces will be on display in this battle. The up-tempo Huskies rank 16th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Wildcats rank 324th.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Houston Baptist ranks 65th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Abilene Christian ranks 235th (32.5).
The Wildcats rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Huskies rank 180th (14.9).
Abilene Christian ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Houston Baptist ranks 148th (4.5).
The Wildcats rank 15th in steals per game (8.9) while the Huskies rank 128th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Abilene Christian ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.0) while Houston Baptist ranks 97th (21.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Huskies have outscored opponents by an average of 8.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Houston Baptist has been defeated by an average of 1.9 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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