Abilene Christian vs Tarleton State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

min read
Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillespie
(AP Photo)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:21 PM
  • Tarleton State (6-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Abilene Christian (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Abilene Christian / Tarleton State TV channel: ESPN+

The Abilene Christian Wildcats (7-8) visit Wisdom Gymnasium to take on the Tarleton State Texans (6-7) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Stephenville, TX.

Tarleton State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Abilene Christian vs. Tarleton State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

Bet now on Tarleton State vs Abilene Christian & all college basketball games with BetMGM

Abilene Christian vs. Tarleton State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Abilene Christian+4.5 -110O 138.5 -105+165
Tarleton State -4.5 -110U 138.5 -115-200

Abilene Christian vs Tarleton State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Tarleton State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Abilene Christian vs Tarleton State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Tarleton State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


Bet now on Tarleton State vs Abilene Christian and all games with BetMGM


  • Abilene Christian has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+8.20 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+4.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Tarleton State have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+0.30 Units / 3% ROI)

Abilene Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Abilene Christian has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.85 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Tarleton State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tarleton State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -18.83% ROI

Abilene Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Abilene Christian has an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

Abilene Christian has 686 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among WAC Teams

Abilene Christian is shooting 45% (1,228/2,755) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Abilene Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (686 assists/ 577 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tarleton State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State has made 4.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Tarleton State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (635 assists/ 583 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Tarleton State has a 39% free throw rate (1,098 free throw attempts/2,825 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 37%

Tarleton State has an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

Abilene Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Abilene Christian has 390 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among WAC Teams

Abilene Christian has allowed an average of 1.37 points per shot (3,321 points/2,420 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Abilene Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (285/811) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Abilene Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,139/2,420) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Tarleton State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State has averaged 20.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,032 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Tarleton State has averaged 9.5 steals per game (477 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Tarleton State has forced 16.4 turnovers per game (818 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Tarleton State has 477 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among WAC Teams


Bet now on Tarleton State vs Abilene Christian and all games with BetMGM


College Basketball Betting at BetMGM

At the best online sportsbook, you can bet on updated college basketball betting odds, including parlays and live sports betting. The best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

Log in to your account now for updated sportsbook promos in your state. If you don’t have an account, check out BetMGM’s welcome offer.

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.