Abilene Christian vs. UT Arlington betting: College basketball preview for March 7

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The Abilene Christian Wildcats (13-17, 5-12 WAC) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the UT Arlington Mavericks (16-13, 8-9 WAC) on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The point total in the matchup is set at 134.5.

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Abilene Christian vs. UT Arlington betting lines

  • Abilene Christian moneyline odds to win: -116
  • UT Arlington moneyline odds to win: -104
  • Spread: Abilene Christian (-1.5)
  • Total: 134.5

Abilene Christian statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Abilene Christian has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered four times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 15 games when playing on the road.
  • The Wildcats have exceeded the over/under in six of 10 home games (60%), compared to seven of 15 road games (46.7%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Abilene Christian has won a higher percentage of its home games (.571) compared to road games (.500).

Recent trends

  • The Wildcats have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 67.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.3 points fewer than the 70.2 they’ve scored this season.
  • Abilene Christian has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 72.8 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 72.2 it has conceded this season.
  • The Wildcats’ last 10 contests have seen them make 5.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 5.9 makes and 32.1%.

Abilene Christian betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-7-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-13-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.6 (278th in nation) 49.5 (361st) 28.4 (334th) 27.3 (17th) 13.1 (241st) 13.6 (351st)

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UT Arlington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, UT Arlington has a better winning percentage at home (.636, 7-4-0 record) than away (.467, 7-8-0).
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Mavericks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (27.3%, three of 11) than away (26.7%, four of 15).
  • This year the Mavericks are 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 5-8 (.385).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Mavericks are averaging 67.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 70.4.
  • UT Arlington is ceding 70.5 points per game over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 67.1 points allowed.
  • The Mavericks are making 0.7 fewer threes per game over their past 10 games (4.4) compared to their season average (5.1), and they are delivering a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (25.3%) compared to their season mark (29.0%).

UT Arlington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-10-0 (As Favorite: 8-3-0; As Underdog: 6-10-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-20-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 4-11-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 6-3; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 5-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (243rd in nation) 42.2 (69th) 33.8 (83rd) 28.3 (35th) 12.2 (298th) 13.3 (344th)
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