Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16

The Abilene Christian Wildcats will take on the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Abilene Christian, from the Western Athletic Conference, enters as the underdog with a spread of +33.5.

The Arizona Wildcats, representing the Big 12, are the favorites with a spread of -33.5. Arizona holds a perfect 9-0 record this season, while Abilene Christian stands at 7-3. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats
• Venue: McKale Center, Tucson AZ
• Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• Betting Odds: Arizona Spread -33.5 (-114), Abilene Christian Spread +33.5 (-106), Over/Under 146.5

Abilene Christian Wildcats Team Preview

The Abilene Christian Wildcats are coming off a strong stretch with three straight wins. They recently defeated New Mexico State 77-69 at home. Chilaydrien Newton stood out with 17 points, hitting 75% of his shots in just 24 minutes.

In another recent game, the Wildcats beat Pepperdine 71-63 on the road. Yaniel Rivera led the team with 14 points and three assists. Bradyn Hubbard also contributed 15 points and grabbed four rebounds in just 20 minutes.

Overall, the Wildcats hold a 7-3 record this season. Their scoring average is 73.8 points per game, and they rank 191st in field goal percentage at 45.3%. Bradyn Hubbard is a key player, averaging 16.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this season.

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are having a strong season. They have a perfect record of 9-0. At home, they are 6-0, showing dominance on their court.

In their recent games, they won against Alabama, Auburn, and Norfolk State. The Wildcats scored 96, 97, and 98 points in those games. Their field goal percentages were 42.9%, 61.2%, and 56.1%, respectively.

Key players like Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley have contributed well. Brayden scored 28 points against Alabama. Jaden has been consistent with assists and points across games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the game between Abilene Christian and Arizona, the spread is set at Arizona -33.5. Arizona averages 89.3 points per game, while Abilene Christian scores 73.8 points per game. With Arizona’s high-scoring offense and strong rebounding, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Arizona 98, Abilene Christian 64, suggesting a comfortable win for Arizona.

The over/under for the game is 146.5. Arizona’s fast-paced game and high scoring average suggest a high-scoring affair. Abilene Christian’s defense may struggle to contain Arizona’s offense. With the projected total at 162 points, taking the over is the recommended pick.