Utah Valley vs. Abilene Christian betting: College basketball preview for March 6

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The Utah Valley Wolverines (21-7, 13-1 WAC) are favored (-2.5) to continue a six-game win streak when they visit the Abilene Christian Wildcats (15-14, 7-7 WAC) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Moody Coliseum (Abilene). The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total is set at 140.5 for the matchup.

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Utah Valley vs. Abilene Christian betting lines

  • Utah Valley moneyline odds to win: -166
  • Abilene Christian moneyline odds to win: +138
  • Spread: Utah Valley (-2.5)
  • Total: 140.5

Utah Valley statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • When playing at home, Utah Valley sports a better record against the spread (10-0-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (6-8-0).
  • The Wolverines have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (60%) than away games (42.9%).
  • At home, Utah Valley has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 9-0 (1.000). When playing on the road, it is 4-1 (.800) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Wolverines have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 78.2 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 76.6 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • The past 10 games have seen Utah Valley allow 0.6 fewer points per game (67.8) than its season-long average (68.4).
  • The Wolverines are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 7.5 threes per game and shooting 40.8% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.4 makes and 34.7% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

Utah Valley betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-10-0 (Home: 10-0-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 8-5-0 (As Favorite: 11-5-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-12-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 9-0; Away: 4-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 4-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.1 (59th in nation) 41.8 (68th) 35.5 (28th) 30.0 (110th) 16.5 (27th) 11.1 (171st)

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Abilene Christian statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Abilene Christian’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .455 (5-6-0). Away, it is .400 (6-9-0).
  • Wildcats games have gone above the over/under less often at home (three times out of 11) than on the road (nine of 15) this season.
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (3-9).

Recent trends

  • The Wildcats are scoring 72.5 points per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.6 more than their average for the season (70.9).
  • Abilene Christian has played better defensively over its last 10 games, allowing 67.5 points per contest, 2.4 fewer points than its season average of 69.9 allowed.
  • The Wildcats are making 4.7 treys per contest over their past 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (33.6%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (30.9%).

Abilene Christian betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 5-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.1 (162nd in nation) 44.3 (209th) 30.2 (286th) 30.7 (157th) 13.0 (229th) 14.2 (353rd)
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