Abilene Christian vs Arizona Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Arizona Wildcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action from McKale Center in Tucson. Here’s an Abilene Christian vs Arizona prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Abilene Christian vs Arizona pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats won their first three games this year versus McMurry, Omaha and Southwestern Adventist. Abilene Christian went 1-3 over the next four with a lone win over UTSA amid losses to Stephen F. Austin, Texas State and William & Mary. Since then the Wildcats are 3-0 with wins over Jarvis Christian, Pepperdine and New Mexico State. That gives Abilene Christian a 7-3 overall run across the first 10 games of the year.

In the New Mexico State matchup on December 6, the Wildcats held an eight-point edge by the break. Abilene Christian hit a 42-42 run the rest of the way in a 77-69 win in the end. Tops in scoring was Cbo Newton with 17 points, and Bradyn Hubbard had 16 points with two boards. Yaniel Rivera had 13 points with four assists and three rebounds in the winning effort for the Wildcats as well.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

Over on the Arizona side, they’ve gotten through nine games without a blemish so far this year. The Wildcats beat Florida, Utah Tech, Northern Arizona, UCLA and UConn in their first five games. Since then it’s been four more wins over Denver, Norfolk State, Auburn and Alabama. That gives Arizona a stellar 9-0 run over their first nine outings this season.

Matched up against Alabama last weekend the Wildcats held a two-point deficit by the break. Arizona hit a 57-34 run the rest of the way in a 96-75 win, however. Tops in scoring was Brayden Burries with 28 points and seven rebounds. Motiejus Krivas added 14 points with 14 rebounds and Tobe Awaka had a team-high 15 rebounds with his seven points in the winning effort for Arizona.

Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends: December 16, 2025

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won 36 of its last 37 games against non-Conference opponents at McKale Memorial Center.
• Abilene Christian has lost three of its last four road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Abilene Christian has lost the first half in four of its last five road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Abilene Christian Wildcats will win

• Abilene Christian has won each of its last three games.

Abilene Christian vs Arizona Prediction

I’ll stick with Arizona  but the line’s too thick to mess with. The Wildcats beat a great Alabama team at Legacy Arena over the weekend despite starting slowly. Arizona ended up shooting 42.9 percent from the field with 48 rebounds, 16 team assists and just four turnovers. The Wildcats outscored the Tide 44-20 in the paint as well. That gives Arizona 96 or more points in four straight games and a nice 69 or more points in every game so far this year.

As for Abilene Christian, they shot 50 percent from the field and 19-of-23 (82.6 percent) from the line in their win over New Mexico State. The Wildcats did cough up 13 turnovers though, and got outmuscled on the boards 26-23. Abilene Christian has won three straight with 71 or more points in each of those outings. Tuesdays’ matchup is going to be a tough one, though.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Arizona Wildcats -32.5