Utah Valley vs Abilene Christian Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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Abilene Christian head coach Brette Tanner talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Abilene Christian (16-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Utah Valley (17-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Utah Valley / Abilene Christian TV channel: ESPN+

The Utah Valley Wolverines (17-11) visit Moody Coliseum to take on the Abilene Christian Wildcats (16-13) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Abilene, TX.

Abilene Christian is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Utah Valley vs. Abilene Christian Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Utah Valley vs. Abilene Christian Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah Valley+2.5 -110O 138.5 -110+120
Abilene Christian -2.5 -110U 138.5 -110-145

Utah Valley vs Abilene Christian Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Abilene Christian will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Utah Valley vs Abilene Christian Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah Valley will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah Valley have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 34 games (+1.20 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the Moneyline in their last 7 games (+12.20 Units / 147% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian have covered the Spread in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Abilene Christian has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+3.65 Units / 35% ROI)

Utah Valley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Valley has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 9.42% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -3.49% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -24.72% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.95 Units / 16.05% ROI

Abilene Christian Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Abilene Christian has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.5 Units / -14.41% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 5.84% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -14.61% ROI

Utah Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has made 4.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Utah Valley has made 5.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Utah Valley has 21.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Utah Valley is shooting 69% from the free throw line (365/529) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Abilene Christian Offensive Stats & Trends:

Abilene Christian is shooting 47% from inside the arc (308/648) this season — 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Abilene Christian is shooting 44% (1,352/3,057) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Abilene Christian has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (730 assists/ 636 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Abilene Christian has averaged 1.25 points per shot (3,808 points/3,057 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Utah Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (4,167 points/3,692 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Utah Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (391/1,230) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (4,167 points/3,692 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Utah Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,499/3,692) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Abilene Christian Defensive Stats & Trends:

Abilene Christian has allowed an average of 1.36 points per shot (3,678 points/2,708 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Abilene Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,263/2,708) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Abilene Christian has 433 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among WAC Teams

Abilene Christian has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (315/907) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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