Abilene Christian Wildcats

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Feb 27, 2025

Tarleton State Texans

Tarleton State Texans
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Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans Pick – 2/27/2025

The Abilene Christian Wildcats will face off with the Tarleton State Texans on February 27, 2025, at 8:00 pm EST. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the Tarleton State Texans as +1.5 underdogs. The total for this matchup has been set at 129.5 -108.

Overview of Abilene Christian Wildcats

Abilene Christian Wildcats are known for their disciplined, defensive-focused style. Their strong suits traditionally lie in their ability to limit opponents' scoring through aggressive man-to-man defense and effective ball control. The Wildcats regularly circle around a strategy that prioritizes slowing the game’s pace, forcing turnovers, and capitalizing on fast breaks. As they prepare to face Tarleton State, expect them to leverage their defense to dictate the game's outcome and possibly frustrate their opponents' offensive flow.

Overview of Tarleton State Texans

The Tarleton State Texans bring a dynamic, high-paced approach to their contests, often blending both a fast-tempo offense and adaptive defense. Typically leaning on their offensive prowess, the Texans are capable of putting pressure on opponents by stretching the court and utilizing sharp perimeter shooting. As they face off against the defensive-minded Wildcats, the Texans will likely focus on maximizing their offensive opportunities, looking to control the scoreboard through efficient shot selections and transition play.

Betting Insights

As the action draws near, bettors are keenly eyeing the +1.5 spread, with Abilene Christian favored slightly. The game’s total set at 129.5 suggests that both teams have the potential to engage in a competitive scoring affair, despite the Wildcats' defensive inclination. Evaluating each team's trends, Abilene Christian tends to successfully cover spreads in low-scoring, close exchanges, while Tarleton has proven resilient as underdogs, making them an intriguing look at +1.5.

Key Factors

Understanding the flow of the game will largely hinge on a few primary elements. Abilene Christian will aim to dominate the defensive battlefield, attempting to hold Tarleton’s shooting below its average and control the rebounding margin. On the other side, Tarleton State must focus on breaking through the Wildcats’ defensive scheme, utilizing three-point accuracy and transition opportunities to tilt the game in their favor.

Pick and Analysis

Given the tight spread and contrasting styles, bettors should expect a competitive clash. The defensive poise of Abilene Christian remains a formidable challenge; however, Tarleton State’s offensive firepower should not be underestimated. The matchup suggests potential value in the total going slightly over, especially if Tarleton State enacts its pace early. Despite the tight odds, a lean toward Abilene Christian covering sees traction thanks to their defensive stability, yet a well-fought scoring exchange leans toward the over on 129.5 as a promising play. Be sure to check out all our free NCAABB picks here.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+1.5/-105
98% ABCHR
-1.5/-115
2% TARL

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+105
81% ABCHR
-127
19% TARL

Total Pick Consensus

133.0/-108
40% UN
133.0/-112
60% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

ABCHR
Team Stats Per Game
TARL
70.62
PTS GM
69.59
57.66
FGA
50.84
.444
FG%
.444
.302
3PT%
.340
11.09
ORB
10.34
0.71
DRB
0.67
33.78
TRB
31.72
20.81
FTA
23.53
.715
FT%
.730
13.16
AST
13.56
2.94
BLK
4.38
14.88
TO
16.66
20.94
PF
19.5

Defense/Offense

ABCHR
Team Stats Per Game
TARL
70.31
PTS GM
63.28
52.41
FGA
50.44
.445
FG%
.432
.314
3PT%
.324
9.81
ORB
9.47
0.75
DRB
0.65
33.66
TRB
30.34
25.81
FTA
21.28
.696
FT%
.733
12
AST
10.56
4.47
BLK
3.59
17.09
TO
17.56
17.75
PF
19.12

Offense/Defense

ABCHR
Advanced Game Stats
TARL
71.1
Pace
68.5
98.6
Off.Rate
101.6
.361
FTr
.463
.262
3PAr
.422
.523
TS%
.561
50.1
TRB%
51.1
51.4
AST%
60.1
14.4
STL%
12.5
8.5
BLK%
11.6
.483
eFG%
.515
18.0
TOV%
21.2
31.8
ORB%
33.1
.258
TF/FGA
.338

Defense/Offense

ABCHR
Advanced Game Stats
TARL
71.1
Pace
68.5
98.2
Off.Rate
92.4
.493
FTr
.422
.344
3PAr
.253
.544
TS%
.523
49.9
TRB%
48.9
51.4
AST%
48.5
11.3
STL%
13.7
10.5
BLK%
12.2
.499
eFG%
.473
20.9
TOV%
22.5
30.2
ORB%
30.7
.343
TF/FGA
.309

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
ABCHR TARL
ABCHR TARL
Consensus
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-108)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-105)
+1.5 (-108)
+1.5 (-105)
-1.5 (-115)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-108)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-106)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
-2.0 (-110)
+2.0 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-105)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
ABCHR TARL
ABCHR TARL
Consensus
-130
+110
+105
-127
-130
+110
+105
-125
-130
+106
+104
-128
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
129.5 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
133.0 (-112)
133.0 (-109)
129.5 (-112)
129.5 (-108)
132.5 (-112)
132.5 (-108)
129.5 (-114)
129.5 (-110)
132.5 (-114)
132.5 (-105)
129.5 (-112)
129.5 (-109)
133.0 (-112)
133.0 (-109)
129.5 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
133.0 (-110)
133.0 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
129.5 (-110)
132.5 (-115)
132.5 (-105)

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