SFA vs. Abilene Christian betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 14

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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (3-0) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-0), who have won three straight as well. The Lumberjacks are favorites (-6.5) in the contest, which begins at 9 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Friday, November 14, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 142.5.

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SFA Cover -6.5 vs Abilene Christian -110

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SFA vs. Abilene Christian betting lines

  • SFA moneyline odds to win: -311
  • Abilene Christian moneyline odds to win: +246
  • Spread: SFA (-6.5)
  • Total: 142.5

SFA statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, SFA played worse when played at home, covering three times in 13 home games, and six times in 15 road games.
  • The Lumberjacks eclipsed the total in seven of 13 home games (53.8%) last year, compared to six of 15 road games (40%).
  • SFA fared worse as a moneyline favorite at home last season, sporting a home record of 4-7, compared to going 3-1 away from home.

Last season stats

  • Last year, the Lumberjacks were 21st-worst in college basketball offensively (66.6 points scored per game) and 61st on defense (68.3 points allowed).
  • On the boards, SFA was 75th in the nation in rebounds (33.6 per game) last year. It was 226th in rebounds allowed (31.9 per game).
  • The Lumberjacks were 268th in college basketball in assists (12.4 per game) last season.

SFA betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 9-19-0 (Home: 3-10-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 0-4-0 (As Favorite: 3-12-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-15-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-8 (Home: 4-7; Away: 3-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.2 (314th in nation) 41.7 (63rd) 33.6 (75th) 31.9 (226th) 12.4 (268th) 14.6 (359th)

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Abilene Christian statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last year, Abilene Christian was 6-7-0 at home against the spread (.462 winning percentage). On the road, it was 6-9-0 ATS (.400).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Wildcats’ games finished above the over/under at home (30.8%, four of 13) compared to away (60%, nine of 15).
  • The Wildcats, when moneyline underdogs, won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than on the road (3-9) last season.

Last season stats

  • Last season the Wildcats put up 70.6 points per game (266th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 70.3 points per contest (122nd-ranked).
  • Abilene Christian pulled down 30.5 rebounds per game (271st-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 30.8 rebounds per contest (153rd-ranked).
  • The Wildcats averaged 13.1 assists per game, which ranked them 214th in the nation.

Abilene Christian betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 13-17-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 6-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 6-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-16-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 2-2; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (188th in nation) 44.6 (223rd) 30.5 (271st) 30.8 (153rd) 13.1 (214th) 14.5 (357th)
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