A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Lamar Cardinals (8-6, 2-1 SthLnd) when they welcome the Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-6, 2-0 SthLnd) to Montagne Center. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Lamar Cardinals ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cardinals beat the New Orleans Privateers, 74-67, while the Wildcats lost big to the Wichita State Shockers, 84-66.
Lamar played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 18.9 (worse than their season average of 16.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (above their season average of 0.463). For those same stats, New Orleans put up marks of 24.4 and 0.521, respectively. Abilene Christian, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Avery Sullivan put together a solid game for Lamar with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Abilene Christian was led by Payten Ricks, who recorded 19 points and five rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone game between these two teams last year, 75-64. The Wildcats’ 12.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cardinals, who had a rate of 16.9. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Lamar might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Abilene Christian currently ranks 20th in defensive efficiency while the Cardinals rank 272nd in offensive efficiency.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Lamar Cardinals ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Lamar, ATS Winner – Lamar, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Lamar ranks 189th (23.6).
- The Cardinals rank seventh in steals per game (10.1) while the Wildcats rank 104th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Abilene Christian ranks 147th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Lamar ranks 212th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Wildcats rank 13th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while the Cardinals rank 151st (13.3).
- Lamar ranks 27th in blocks per game (5.1) while Abilene Christian ranks 159th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinals have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 28.6, up from 14.6 for the season.
