<p>Planning on watching today's Lumberjacks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) in Abilene, TX, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 132.5 points, and Abilene Christian is favored by -2.5 against Stephen F. Austin in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Abilene Christian pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?</h3><h3>Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stephen F. Austin fell to 3-6 on the season after a 79-61 road loss to Oregon on Sunday, December 15th. The Lumberjacks entered the game as +21.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 37-23 at halftime, Stephen F. Austin scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points to the Ducks. The combined points of 140 went over the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 3 of 20 attempts for a 15% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 39.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. Their two-point shooting was more efficient, as they connected on 51.2% of their attempts inside the arc.</p> <p>Offensively, the Lumberjacks were led by Matt Hayman, who scored 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 points, shooting 80% from the field. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each contributed 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, making all 3 of his shots, including 2 three-pointers.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 18/30 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lumberjacks gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws (68%). Stephen F. Austin allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Abilene Christian’s season record dropped to 5-6 after a 92-54 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Wildcats, who went into the game as +20.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 48-29 at halftime, Abilene Christian managed just 25 points in the second half while allowing 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Abilene Christian struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 5 of 14 threes, shooting 35.7% from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 13 attempts, good for 84.6%.</p> <p>Wade Taylor IV led the team with 15 points and 10 assists, despite shooting 1 of 5 from three. Quion Williams and CJ Wilcher each added 14 points, with Wilcher hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Zhuric Phelps contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, going 2 for 2 from three, while Andersson Garcia was perfect from the field, making all 5 of his attempts.</p><p>Abilene Christian's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 92 points while allowing opponents to shoot 58% from the field. The Wildcats had a tough time defending inside, where they gave up 23 two-pointers on 33 attempts, a 69% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian's opponents hit 8 of 20 three-point attempts, good for 40%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 22 shots, a 73% rate. Abilene Christian allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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