Seattle vs Abilene Christian Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Seattle

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Abilene Christian

-Recent betting trends in games played between Seattle and Abilene Christian

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Redhawks. 

This is a Western Athletic Conference Tournament game. Abilene Christian is the fourth seed, while Seattle is coming in fifth. When these two teams faced off on February 13th, Abilene Christan secured the 75-69 victory. 

Seattle Has Confidence

Seattle is confident heading into this game, and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago, against Southern Utah, Seattle won 62-39, and in the last game against Utah Tech, they were able to secure the 70-65 victory. At halftime in the last game, they were up by two points, and in the second half, they continued the success to pull it out. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe really stepped up, putting up 26 points and eight rebounds. 

Seattle has a 13-17 overall record, and its biggest issue has been inconsistency. The team averages 71 points, while its defense gives up 66.5 points per game. The offense isn’t the best in the league, but for the most part, they have been serviceable this season. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe has been the top player, averaging over 15 points per game. Three different players are averaging 10 points per game. Unlike the first game, they must find a way to get the offense going early.

What a Win for Abilene Christian 

In the last game, Abilene Christian faced off against Grand Canyon, and they were able to pick up the big victory. It took overtime, but a late basket was the difference in the win. In the first half, the offense scored 44 points. Four different players scored at least 10 points. Two games ago, against Utah Valley, the offense scored 60 points, and they ended up losing by 13 points. 

Abilene Christian has a 16-15 record overall, but they should have all kinds of confidence after the last win. The Wildcats are averaging 70.9 points on the season, while their defense is giving up 70.4 points per game. They are shooting 44.6 percent from the field, and they need to get the offense going early. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 52.6 percent from the field. To succeed here, a balanced attack must be used.

Why Abilene Christian Will Beat Seattle

• Seattle has lost four of its last five night games at Orleans Arena.
• Abilene Christian has won seven of its last nine games against the Western Athletic Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Seattle's last six night games at Orleans Arena have produced a total of 137+ points.
• Seven of Abilene Christian's last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 133+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Abilene Christian ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.69).
• Abilene Christian ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (4.7).
• Seattle ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.2).
• Seattle ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (23.1).

Seattle vs Abilene Christian Prediction

Give me Abilene Christian here, and it’s going to be the defense that is going to be the offense that is going to lead them to success. This is a team that is averaging 70.9 points per game and although Seattle’s defense has been good, tthey don’t have the offense to pull away. Seattle isn’t going to score more than 70 points, and Abilene Christian is going to end up getting the job done. Back Abilene Christian against the spead.