Abilene Christian Wildcats vs UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23
Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Mavericks face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mavericks are hosting the game at College Park Center in Arlington, TX. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home vs. the Wildcats.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UT Arlington Mavericks -2.5
This game will be played at College Park Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Mavericks.
- Not only will UT Arlington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance in Arlington?
Abilene Christian currently holds a 3-2 overall record after playing five games. In away games, the Wildcats have gone 3-1, while at home they have a 0-1 record. Abilene Christian’s ATS performance heading into today’s game stands at 3-2. Looking back at their previous five games, they have a 2-2 record vs. the spread.
Abilene Christian’s games have, on average, featured 135.2 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-2-1. Their average over/under line is currently 141.4 points so far. In their most recent three games, the Wildcats’ over/under record is 1-1, with their games averaging 68 points per game.
The Abilene Christian offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 59 points versus Fordham. During the game, they attempted 12 three-point shots 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 added 8 to the scoreboard.
At present, the Wildcats’ defense is nationally ranked 115th, allowing 70.8 points per game. So far, the Abilene Christian defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (333rd).
Will UT Arlington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
UT Arlington comes into this game with a 2-3 overall record, having played five games. In their two away games, the Mavericks are 0-2, while they are 2-1 in home games. Against the spread, UT Arlington has a record of 2-3 thus far in the current season. Looking back at their previous ten games, which includes games from the previous 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. The Mavericks’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 81 points per game.
In their recent matchup, the UT Arlington offense ended with 66 points against Texas State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.2% and made 2 threes. Shemar Wilson led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Makaih Williams contributed 14 points for the Mavericks.
At present, the Mavericks’ defense is nationally ranked 183rd, allowing 76.7 points per game. 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.