Abilene Christian Wildcats vs California Baptist Lancers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Abilene Christian vs California Baptist NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Riverside.

Abilene Christian vs California Baptist Prediction

Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Lancers game? Catch the action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135.5 points, and California Baptist is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Abilene Christian.

Abilene Christian vs. California Baptist Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Abilene Christian Wildcats at California Baptist Lancers
Where: Riverside at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Date: Thursday, January 30th
Betting Odds CABAP -7.5, ABCHR +255 | CABAP -320 O/U 135.5

Wildcats Preview: Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Win at Riverside?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats' season record dropped to 6-12 after a 79-76 home loss to UT Arlington on Saturday. Abilene Christian entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 35-31 at halftime, the Wildcats outscored the Mavericks 39-35 in the second half but couldn't complete the comeback. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Abilene Christian put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.7% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.7%, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with 13 assists as a team.

Lance Ware was perfect from the field, going 8 for 8 and pulling down 14 rebounds. Quion Williams added 19 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 75% from three-point range, hitting 3 of 4 attempts.

Wildcats Team Defense

Abilene Christian's defense gave up 79 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Wildcats conceded 31 field goals on 71 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Abilene Christian allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws.

Lancers Preview: Can the Lancers Lock in a Home Win?

California Baptist Lancers Recent Game/Games

California Baptist improved to 10-10 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Southern Utah on Saturday. The Lancers entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 136 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.

CBU dominated the first half, leading 46-20, but allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 30. Despite the second-half letdown, they held on for the win.

Lancers Offense Breakdown

California Baptist put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They hit 52.3% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.2% of their threes (5/16).

At the free-throw line, the Lancers shot 60%, making 15 of 25 attempts. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Jamir Simpson led the team with 17 points, despite shooting just 3/11 from the field.

Lancers Team Defense

California Baptist put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Lancers were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 34% shooting on 41 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, California Baptist allowed just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, a 28% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 74% of their attempts. The Lancers gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wildcats vs Lancers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Abilene Christian has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 58 points per game.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, California Baptist has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 64 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Wildcats have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Abilene Christian posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Lancers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. California Baptist posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.