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Abilene Christian Wildcats vs UT Rio Grande Valley Predictions February 15, 2024

Game time: February 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: UTRGV Fieldhouse — Edinburg, TX

Article updated Feb 15, 6:19 AM EST

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content discusses an upcoming college basketball game between Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount in the West Coast Conference. The first meeting between the teams resulted in

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This content discusses an upcoming college basketball game between Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount in the West Coast Conference. The first meeting between the teams resulted in a convincing victory for Gonzaga, with a score of 92-58. Gonzaga has been the dominant team in recent meetings, winning nine out of the last ten matchups. In the upcoming game, Gonzaga is favored by 12.5 points, with a total set at 150.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats -139 | +116

Spread: Wildcats -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Abilene Christian will win straight-up is 58%.

Abilene Christian Wildcats

The Gonzaga Bulldogs recently achieved a significant victory against No. 17 ranked Kentucky, further solidifying their strong performance in the last eight games. With a record of 18-6 and 14-9-1 ATS, the Bulldogs demonstrate their prowess in the conference, boasting an 8-2 record. Despite shooting only 47.1% and struggling from three-point range, the Bulldogs managed to secure a 10-point lead in the first half and ultimately a four-point victory. It is worth noting that the team's shooting percentages deviated from their season averages, as they are typically known for their exceptional field goal percentage (50.6%). Furthermore, the Bulldogs excel in rebounding, ranking 13th nationally. Notably, five different players scored in double-digits during this game, with Graham Ike leading the team with 23 points and an impressive shooting percentage of 60.3%. As for Abilene Christian, they hold a lower power ranking with a rank of 288. Offensively, the team scores an average of 73.82 points per game and hits 42.87% of their field goals. Defensively, they allow an average of 75.36 points per game and their opponents shoot 45.74% from the field. Additionally, they average 33.43% from three-point range and allow their opponents to hit 69.72% of their free throws. Defensively, they collect an average of 38.55 rebounds per game. Overall, the Bulldogs and Abilene Christian display different strengths in various aspects of the game, making for an intriguing matchup with potential opportunities for betting. We got some dawgs 🐶 pic.twitter.com/0SmOJi23Lo

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UT Rio Grande Valley Analysis

The Loyola Marymount Lions recently lost their fourth consecutive game against Pepperdine. They currently have a record of 10-14 and are 3-7 in conference play. Despite their struggles, they have performed relatively well at home with a record of 7-6. In terms of rankings, they are ranked 168th in both the KenPom and Bart Torvik rankings. Offensively, they are ranked 152nd in points per 100 possessions and defensively they are ranked 222nd in points allowed per 100 possessions. In their recent loss, Alex Merkviladze had a strong performance with 17 points and nine rebounds. On the other hand, UT Rio Grande Valley has a power ranking of 314. They have had a disappointing overall record of 6-16. Offensively, they are ranked 203rd in scoring, averaging 73.23 points per game. However, their defense has struggled, ranking 343rd and allowing an average of 79.59 points per game. They have a shooting percentage of 42.27% from the field, 70.12% from the free-throw line, and 28.99% from three-point range. They average 34.55 rebounds per game and have 12.64 offensive assists and 14.50 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow their opponents to shoot 45.59% from the field and 74.38% from the free-throw line. They allow 33.63% shooting from three-point range and average 40.09 defensive rebounds per game. They also have 16.23 defensive assists and 15.18 turnovers per game. Five O-Boards for Big Mike! #RaiseTheStandard pic.twitter.com/vUqAG9P5rj

Gonzaga Bulldogs Continue Dominance Over Loyola Marymount with Impressive Victory Margin

The Bulldogs have consistently demonstrated their dominance over Loyola Marymount in recent matchups. Notably, in the most recent game of the season, they secured a resounding victory, outscoring their opponents by an impressive 34 points. This trend continued when they faced off at Loyola Marymount on February 16, 2023, triumphing by a significant margin of 43 points. Such convincing wins have become commonplace, as they have prevailed over the Lions by a minimum of 17 points in five out of the last six encounters. Consequently, it is evident that overpowering Loyola Marymount poses no challenge for the Bulldogs. On the other hand, the Lions have encountered a series of struggles in their recent performances, suffering defeat in their last four consecutive games and emerging victorious in only three of their last ten games overall. In contrast, Gonzaga has experienced success in eight out of their last ten games, showcasing their formidable prowess on the court. Additionally, with three triumphs in the previous four matches, they have also performed admirably in meeting or surpassing expectations based on the spread.

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Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Abilene Christian Wildcats-120 → -160Moved
  • Moneyline · UT Rio Grande Valley+100 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Abilene Christian Wildcats-1.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · UT Rio Grande Valley+1.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 150.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 150.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Abilene Christian Wildcats
14-19 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
UT Rio Grande Valley
ATS unavailable · O/U unavailable
Last 0 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-15T11:19:39.997Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-25Utah Tech 60 · Abilene Christian Wildcats 82
  • 2024-01-13Abilene Christian Wildcats 53 · California Baptist 68
  • 2024-01-06UT Rio Grande Valley 89 · Abilene Christian Wildcats 91
  • 2023-03-07Abilene Christian Wildcats 62 · California Baptist 69
  • 2023-02-04Abilene Christian Wildcats 87 · California Baptist 71
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated UT Rio Grande Valley 87-79

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated UT Rio Grande Valley 87-79 on February 15, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Abilene Christian Wildcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 37-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Abilene Christian Wildcats -3.5 (-110) spread, Abilene Christian Wildcats covered, while the 166 combined points finished over the recorded total of 150.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Philly267Spread · UT Rio Grande Valley +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanSpread · UT Rio Grande Valley +2.5 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueSpread · Abilene Christian Wildcats -2.5 (-110)Win