Abilene Christian vs California Baptist Prediction 3/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; California Baptist Lancers guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court against Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Abilene Christian Wildcats
California Baptist Lancers
Team Records
13-16
21-8
Spread
+9.5 -110
-9.5 -110
Moneyline
+390
-520
Total
Over 137.5 (-105)
Under 137.5 (-115)
Where
Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside, CA
When
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Cal Baptist Lancers meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Fowler Events Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Cal Baptist Lancers prediction.
Abilene Christian Wildcats Recap
The Abilene Christian Wildcats come into this game looking to bounce back from their 74-67 loss at the hands of Utah Valley last time out to sit at 13-16 this season. After this game, Abilene Christian will head home for their season finale against UT Arlington.
Wildcats Drop Back-To-Back Games
Bradyn Hubbard leads the Wildcats in scoring with 15.8 PPG along with 4.7 RPG as the only double-digit scorer for Abilene Christian so far this season. Yaniel Rivera has 7.3 PPG with 2.4 APG and Cbo Newton has 9.2 PPG with 2.2 RPG while Rich Smith has 9.5 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 4.8 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists. As a team, Abilene Christian is averaging 70.4 PPG on 43.7% shooting from the field, 33.1% from three and 70.6% from the foul line so far this season.
Cal Baptist Lancers Recap
The Cal Baptist Lancers come into this game looking to add on to their 82-67 win over Tarleton last time out to sit at 21-8 this season. After this game, Cal Baptist will head on the road for a game against Southern Utah.
Lancers Win Back-To-Back Games
Dominique Daniels Jr. leads the Lancers in scoring and assists with 22.3 PPG and 3.3 APG along with 3.9 RPG while Martel Williams has 13.1 PPG with 4.6 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Cal Baptist so far this season. Jayden Jackson has 9 PPG with 3.1 RPG and Jonathan Grimah has 6.1 PPG with 6.1 RPG. Thomas Ndong has a team-high 6.7 RPG to lead the Lancers in rebounding as well this season. As a team, Cal Baptist is averaging 72.1 PPG on 42.3% shooting from the field, 32.6% from three and 72.3% from the foul line this season.
Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Cal Baptist Lancers Prediction
I’m on Cal Baptist here. There’s just so many things at play for Cal Baptist here, it’s hard to not back them in this spot, as the Lancers are still mathematically in the mix for the WAC title, but also, it’s senior night for Cal Baptist here as well. Abilene Christian has just stumbled in some recent spots and I think the Lancers take care of business at home. Give me Cal Baptist.
