The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-2) travel to face off against the UT Arlington Mavericks (2-3) on Wednesday, November 29th. This game will be played at College Park Center in Arlington and televised on ESPN+. Abilene Christian is coming off a win in their previous game, while UT Arlington is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Texas State. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs UT Arlington Mavericks
The Abilene Christian Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win
Abilene Christian has a 3-2 record heading into today’s game. In their previous ten road games, Abilene Christian has a 5-5 record, dating back to last year. As of today, Abilene Christian has a 3-2 ATS record. Looking at their last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.
Up to this point, games involving Abilene Christian have had an average of 135.2 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.4 points. Their over/under record is 2-2-1. Looking at the Wildcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-1 with their games averaging 68 points per game.
The UT Arlington Mavericks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Mavericks come into today’s game with a 2-3 record, having recently lost to Texas State (73-66). The Mavericks are 0-2 on the road and 2-1 at home this season. As of today’s game, UT Arlington has a 2-3 record against the spread. Looking back over their previous ten games, including those from last season, UT Arlington has gone 5-4 vs. the spread.
UT Arlington comes in with an over/under record of 4-1-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 151 points per game so far. Looking at the Mavericks’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 81 points per game.
Abilene Christian Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 67.8 points per game, the Abilene Christian had a below average performance. They scored 59 points against Fordham and had a field goal percentage of 40%. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Ali Abdou Dibba with 18 points, while Aidan Igiehon also chipped in with 8 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Abdou Dibba (G) | 13.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Hunter-Jack Madden (G) | 12.5 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Airion Simmons (F) | 12.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 |
UT Arlington Offense Breakdown
In contrast to their season average of 75.7 points per game, the UT Arlington had a below average performance. They scored 66 points against Texas State and had a field goal percentage of 43.2%. The team’s top scorer is Shemar Wilson, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.3, while Dajuan Gordon also carries a PPG average of 9.3 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shemar Wilson (F) | 16.3 | 10.5 | 0.8 |
| Dajuan Gordon (G) | 9.3 | 9.8 | 3.2 |
| Makaih Williams (G) | 9.2 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
Abilene Christian Team Defense
Currently, the Wildcats’ defense holds the 113rd rank in the nation, allowing 70.8 points per game. The Abilene Christian defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 45 points and allowed Fordham to connect on 1 threes.
UT Arlington Team Defense
The Mavericks’ defense is presently ranked 178th nationally, allowing an average of 76.7 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Abilene Christian, the UT Arlington defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, UT Arlington made 26 free-throws vs. the Mavericks.
Wildcats vs Mavericks Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 72. Abilene Christian posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-4 ATS.
- Across their ten previous home games, UT Arlington has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 65 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mavericks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Wildcats vs Mavericks Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Mavericks, with a final score of 76-69, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Mavericks at -1.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 143.5, and our model predicts the Wildcats and Mavericks to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 29, 2023 Abilene Christian Wildcats, Teams, UT Arlington Mavericks