Texas State vs. Abilene Christian betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 18

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The Texas State Bobcats (3-2) are just 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-1) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 138.5.

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Texas State Cover -1.5 vs Abilene Christian -104

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Texas State vs. Abilene Christian betting lines

  • Texas State moneyline odds to win: -123
  • Abilene Christian moneyline odds to win: +103
  • Spread: Texas State (-1.5)
  • Total: 138.5

Texas State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Texas State sported a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-6-0) than it did in road games (6-8-0) last season.
  • The Bobcats exceeded the over/under in nine of 12 home games (75%) last year, compared to seven of 14 road games (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Texas State won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.778) compared to away games (.600) last season.

Last season stats

  • The Bobcats were 110th in college basketball in points scored (76.2 per game) and 219th in points conceded (73.3) last year.
  • On the glass, Texas State was 84th in the nation in rebounds (33.5 per game) last season. It was 77th in rebounds conceded (29.6 per game).
  • The Bobcats were 105th in the country in assists (14.5 per game) last year.

Texas State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-1-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 2-0-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 2-2-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (113th in nation) 41.6 (142nd) 33.0 (221st) 25.2 (22nd) 14.4 (208th) 12.6 (226th)

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Abilene Christian statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Abilene Christian performed better at home (6-7-0) than on the road (6-9-0) last year.
  • Wildcats games finished above the over/under less frequently at home (four times out of 13) than on the road (nine of 15) last year.
  • The Wildcats’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .500 (2-2) last season, and away it was .250 (3-9).

Last season stats

  • With 70.6 points per game on offense, the Wildcats were 266th in college basketball last season. At the other end of the court, they gave up 70.3 points per contest, which ranked 122nd in college basketball.
  • Abilene Christian grabbed 30.5 boards per game (271st-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 30.8 rebounds per contest (153rd-ranked).
  • The Wildcats put up 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 1.5+: 6-11-0 (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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