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Abilene Christian
Wildcats
27 - 6
Kentucky
Wildcats
27 - 6
March 21, 2019, 7:10 PM EDT
 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

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Abilene Christian
Wildcats
27 - 6
Kentucky
Wildcats
27 - 6
March 21, 2019, 7:10 PM EDT
 | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

  • For the first time in school history, the Abilene Christian Wildcats have secured an appearance in the national tournament and they make their debut against the Kentucky Wildcats. Abilene Christian has picked up six straight wins en route to a Southland tournament title, while Kentucky’s three-game winning streak was snapped in the SEC tournament semifinal vs Tennessee. The Wildcats from Kentucky are a 22-point favorite in this game with the total Sportsbook at 132 points.

    Abilene Christian vs Kentucky Game Center

    Standout Stats

    • Both teams have been in the win column frequently down the stretch with Kentucky going 7-2 SU but 3-6 ATS in its last nine games, while Abilene Christian is 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in its last nine contests. Kentucky has had an average winning margin of 12.43 through its last nine matches, while Abilene Christian’s average winning margin is 15 through its last nine. The level of competition has been drastically different, though, as UK had the 23rd-toughest strength of schedule this year and ACU’s ranked 335th among 353 teams.
    • The UNDER has been the smart play when taking a total for these two teams as the total has gone UNDER in five of Abilene Christian’s last nine contests and in six of Kentucky’s last eight. Of ACU’s last nine, five games went OVER 132 points, while three of UK’s last eight matches went OVER 132.
    • Scoring has come with a little more ease for Kentucky this season as it has filled the basket with 76.7 points per game, while Abilene Christian averaged 71.7 ppg. On the defensive side of the ball, the two teams match up really well with ACU restricting foes to just 64.9 ppg and UK slightly behind with its opponents burying 65.4 ppg.
    • Both teams have a similar approach to the game, electing for higher-percentage two-point shots rather than shooting the three. From inside the arc, Kentucky shoots 52.7 percent, while Abilene Christian hits 49.8 percent. Defensively, UK ranks eighth in the nation in opponent two-point shooting percentage at 43.6 while ACU’s foes shoot 49.2 percent from inside the arc.
    • On the glass, Kentucky is going to have a massive advantage as it secures 38.5 rebounds per game while Abilene Christian only grabs 32 boards per game.

    My Best Bet for Abilene Christian vs Kentucky

    Kentucky -22

    UK is just a better all-around team compared to ACU. Both teams have a similar approach offensively but Kentucky executes far better and is stronger defensively as well. Additionally, most of ACU’s missed shots will be collected by UK as it simply dominates opponents on the glass. Look for Kentucky to advance to the Round of 32 in fine fashion.

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Odds

Thursday, March 21 Thu Mar 21

Opening
Current
Abilene Christian
vsFinal
Kentucky
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+21.5
-107
+1658
o132
-110
-21.5
-107
-5330
u132
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+20
-110
+1350
o132
-110
-20
-110
-2500
u132
-110
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

75.03
 Total Score
74.47
45.19
 Field Goal %
45.43
34.42
 Three Point %
34.75
72.25
 Free Throw %
70.60
32.33
 Total Rebounds
39.38
75.03
 Total Score
74.47
45.19
 Field Goal %
45.43
72.25
 Free Throw %
70.60
34.42
 Three Point %
34.75
20.43
 Three's Attempts
18.03
7.03
 Three's Made
6.26
10.20
 Offensive
13.88
22.13
 Defensive
25.50
32.33
 Total Rebounds
39.38
15.70
 Assists
15.06
20.57
 Fouls
16.03
12.57
 Turnovers
11.76
8.77
 Steals
6.44

Head To Head

ABILE
 Stat Type KENTY
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00
ABILE
 Stat Type KENTY
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00

Team Records

ABILE
 Record KENTY
27-6
 All
27-6
13-2
 Home
17-1
10-4
 Away
8-2
4-0
 Neutral Site
2-3
20-3
 As Fav
25-5
2-3
 As Dog
2-1
15-13-1
 ATS
17-16
5-6
 ATS Home
9-9
7-6-1
 ATS Away
6-4
3-1
 ATS Neutral
2-3
15-14
 O/U
12-20-1
6-5
 O/U Home
5-12-1
7-7
 O/U Away
4-6
2-2
 O/U Neutral
3-2
ABILE
 Record KENTY
16-4
 All
16-4
7-2
 Home
8-1
7-2
 Away
7-2
2-0
 Neutral Site
1-1
15-3
 As Fav
15-3
0-1
 As Dog
1-1
9-10-1
 ATS
10-10
3-6
 ATS Home
4-5
5-3-1
 ATS Away
5-4
0-0
 ATS Neutral
0-0
10-10
 O/U
7-13
4-5
 O/U Home
2-7
4-5
 O/U Away
4-5
0-0
 O/U Neutral
0-0
ABILE
 Record KENTY
8-2
 All
7-3
2-2
 Home
4-1
4-0
 Away
2-1
2-0
 Neutral Site
1-1
8-2
 As Fav
7-2
0-0
 As Dog
0-1
7-3
 ATS
3-7
2-2
 ATS Home
2-3
4-0
 ATS Away
0-3
1-1
 ATS Neutral
1-1
5-5
 O/U
3-7
2-2
 O/U Home
1-4
1-3
 O/U Away
1-2
2-0
 O/U Neutral
1-1

Trends

  • Abilene Christian are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
  • Abilene Christian are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
  • Abilene Christian are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played in March.
  • Abilene Christian are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games played on a Thursday.
  • Kentucky are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kentucky's last 13 games.
  • Kentucky are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
  • Kentucky are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southland conference.
  • Kentucky are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played in March.
  • Kentucky are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played on a Thursday.
  • Kentucky are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing as the favourite.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
No Injuries to Report
Name Position Inj Desc
Ugonna OnyensoFIs out indefinitely, Ankle
D.J. WagnerGIs "?" , Groin
Zvonimir IvisicFIs out indefinitely, Eligibility

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 16, 2019NEWOR77-60W-4.5132.50W/O56.1464.294
Mar 15, 2019SELA69-66W-4.5127.50L/O39.2278.577
Mar 9, 2019INCAR81-52W-16.5134.50W/U49.1573.3312
Mar 5, 2019SFA72-58W-9.5138.50W/U43.6469.578
Mar 2, 2019C.ARK67-55W-4.5145W/U45.00100.0010
Feb 27, 2019TEXCC73-64W-2127W/O40.7467.748
Feb 23, 2019SELA66-75L-9130L/O38.8976.198
Feb 16, 2019INCAR68-48W-10138W/U50.0075.007
Feb 13, 2019NICHL64-48W-6144.50W/U40.0085.714
Feb 9, 2019SAMHO85-90L-3134.50L/O55.1770.007
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Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Mar 16, 2019TENN78-82L-1.5139.50L/O53.5768.425
Mar 15, 2019ALA73-55W-12.5136.50W/U47.4666.677
Mar 9, 2019FLA66-57W-10.5128L/U41.3081.252
Mar 5, 2019MISS80-76W-5.5137.50L/O55.3670.004
Mar 2, 2019TENN52-71L+3141L/U31.8265.525
Feb 26, 2019ARK70-66W-15.5145L/U50.0068.756
Feb 23, 2019AUBRN80-53W-8143.50W/U54.5575.0011
Feb 19, 2019MIZZU66-58W-11133.50L/U47.6286.367
Feb 16, 2019TENN86-69W-3.5145W/O54.7269.705
Feb 12, 2019LSU71-73L-8.5149L/U41.6769.575
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