The WAC championship game will be played by two teams that are no strangers to making memories in March. Abilene Christian pulled a major upset in last year’s NCAA Tournament over Texas, while New Mexico State has been a regular in the tournament out of this league. Our latest college basketball betting picks will include this Abilene Christian vs New Mexico State showdown for the WAC.
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Abilene Christian vs New Mexico State Betting Pick
This game will be played at 10:00 PM ET at Orleans Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Why Bet On New Mexico State:
✅ New Mexico State has been the glass of this league again this year, earning the top seed in the WAC by going 14-4 in league play and 25-6 overall. They have taken care of business in this tournament on a regular basis in the past, and will do so again here to claim a spot in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
✅ Teddy Allen will be able to control this game while New Mexico State has the ball on offense. Allen averages just under 20 points per game this year, and will be too much for Abilene Christian to slow down in this matchup. In the first meeting between these teams, expect Allen to make his presence felt to help the Aggies cover.
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✅ The Aggies average a full six rebounds per game more than the Wildcats coming into this game. Their edge on the glass will help New Mexico State come up with a victory in this game by enough of a margin to cover the number.
Abilene Christian Wildcats
The Abilene Christian Wildcats beat Utah Valley, Stephen F. Austin, and Seattle to get to the WAC championship game in Las Vegas. Their win over Stephen F. Austin was one of their most impressive of the season, as they beat the Lumberjacks by double figures in the quarterfinal round. Now the Wildcats will look to get back to the tournament for the second season in a row with a win over New Mexico State.
For Abilene Christian, defense will be the key to this game. They are being asked to stop one of the top players in the WAC in Teddy Allen. The defensive ability of the Wildcats will be called into question for all 40 minutes of this matchup, and Abilene Christian may not be able to answer that call.
New Mexico State Aggies
The New Mexico State Aggies have dominated this conference over the last decade or so, and will look to extend that dominance with a win in the conference championship game here. If they are going to accomplish that goal, they will need to overwhelm the defense of the Wildcats. Fortunately for New Mexico State, they have the tools to do just that.
The duo of Teddy Allen and Sir’Jabari Rice average a combined 31.9 points per game for the Aggies in the 2021-2022 campaign. They will both need to be on top of their game here for the Aggies to avoid faltering in a game they will be expected to win.
