Abilene Christian vs Seattle U and Betting Preview
Sportsmemo content contributor Kyle Kargel offers his Abilene Christian vs Seattle U predictions and betting preview for the WAC Tournament on Friday, March 11. At the time of posting, the Wildcats are a 2.5-point favorite against the Redhawks, with the total sitting at 138.5 points.
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Friday, March 11 | WAC Tournament Betting Notes |
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Point Spread: | Abilene Christian Wildcats -2.5 vs Seattle U Redhawks |
Total: | 138.5 Points |
Game Time: | 11:30pm ET / 8:30pm PT |
Arena: | Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV |
TV: | ESPN+ |
Abilene Christian vs Seattle U Analysis
Abilene Christian is poised to pull off another upset, this time against Seattle U who is playing their first game of the WAC Tournament earning a two round bye as the 2nd seed.
The Wildcats have been impressive during this conference tournament so far beating Utah Valley 82-74 and upsetting Stephen F. Austin last night 76-62 making this their third game in three days.
Although they’ll be more familiar with the neutral site, fatigue could be starting to set in as the Wildcats are known for playing aggressive defense.
Seattle U had an impressive ending to their season winning two straight by eight points in each game although their opponents weren’t that impressive in Dixie State and Chicago State.
Wildcats Dominating WAC Tournament So Far
In the Wildcats only game against Seattle U this season they lost by ten points at home so it’s odd to see them favored here as the lower seed as well.
This is much credit to how they’ve played the last couple games, especially last night against Stephen F. Austin. The Wildcats were basically on cruise control after halftime forcing 22 Lumberjack turnovers which included 13 steals.
This is Abilene Christian’s recipe to success but it could be a different story tonight as the Redhawks do a much better job at taking care of the basketball.
They also did a lot of damage at the free throw line which they’re used to doing going 17-23. During Abilene Christian and Seattle U’s first matchup the Wildcats were still able to produce 18 Redhawk turnovers but as noted before still lost by ten.
They’ll have their hands more full tonight with Seattle U as they do everything that Stephen F. Austin doesn’t.
Redhawks Seem Ready to Break Wildcats Press
Opposed to Stephen F. Austin, the Redhawks are much better at the free throw line ranking in the top 25 nationally in free throw percentage and they’re much better at taking care of the ball ranking 41st in percentage of possessions resulting in a turnover.
Where the Redhawks lack though is effective and efficient offense. They’re 240th in adjusted offensive efficiency, 259th in effective field goal percentage.
They like to score many of their points from three, ranking 31st in percentage of points per game from downtown.
The problem is they’re only 211th nationally in three point percentage and their 271st ranking from two point range doesn’t compliment their offense at all.
Sophomore guard Darrion Trammell will have to be relied upon on both ends of the court averaging 16.6 points per game on the offensive end and 2.6 steals per game on defense. His steals per game rank 3rd overall nationally.
Abilene Christian vs Seattle U Prediction
Both of these teams like to play fast as the Wildcats are 39th in adjusted tempo and the Redhawks are 34th.
With Abilene Christian’s aggressive defense and Seattle U’s ability to get to the line I see a lot of clock stoppages and free throws being accounted for here as well. Therefore I’m leaning over 138.5 and Abilene Christian money line.
Prediction: Over 138.5 / Abilene Christian -2.5
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