Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Utah Tech Trailblazers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Betting on today’s Wildcats and Trailblazers game? Catch the action at Burns Arena in St. George, UT, as the Trailblazers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 138 points, and Utah Tech is favored to win by -1 at home vs. Abilene Christian.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats +1

This game will be played at Burns Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Abilene Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Wildcats Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats dropped to 6-13 on the season after an 83-60 road loss to California Baptist on Thursday. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, Abilene Christian not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

Abilene Christian trailed 43-26 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback, getting outscored 40-34 in the second half. The game’s total points of 143 exceeded the over/under line of 137.5.

Abilene Christian’s offense managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, and they connected on 65.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-23 from the line.

Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 21 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Bradyn Hubbard added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while AJ Braun contributed 13 points, making 5-of-6 shots.

Abilene Christian’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 21 of 34 shots, translating to 61% shooting.

From three-point range, the Wildcats allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 free throws at an 85% clip. Abilene Christian gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Trailblazers Come Through as Home Favorites?

Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games

Utah Tech fell to 4-16 on the season after a 73-71 loss to UT Arlington on Saturday. Despite being +9.5 point underdogs on the road, the Trailblazers kept it close and covered the spread.

Utah Tech led 32-30 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 144 fell just under the 146.5 O/U line.

Utah Tech’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 37% from three-point range. They connected on 10 threes, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%.

Noa Gonsalves led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Hakim Byrd added 20 points, shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. The Trailblazers also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and had 14 assists, with Brody Robinson dishing out 7 assists.

Utah Tech’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 22 field goals on 49 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the other team hit 10 of 23 threes, shooting 43%. Utah Tech also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 70%.