Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Utah Tech Trailblazers meet Thursday in college basketball action from Burns Arena in St. George. Here’s an Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech 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 lost six of their first 16 games this year. Next came a losing streak versus TX-Arlington, Cal Baptist, Southern Utah, Utah Tech, Southern Utah again, Utah Valley and Cal Baptist again. After that came a 3-1 run with wins over Texas-Arlington, Tarleton State and Southern Utah. Over the first 27 games of the year that gives the Wildcats a 13-14 overall record.

In the Southern Utah game on Saturday the Wildcats came back onto the floor in the second half with a 48-38 deficit. Abilene Christian stormed back from there on a 49-35 run and powered out the comeback victory 87-83 as the game concluded. Cbo Newton led the team on 16 points with two rebounds and two assists while Bradyn Hubbard added 15 points.

Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Preview

Over on the Utah Tech side, they started out the year at 9-7 then hit a 1-4 run with losses to Cal Baptist, Utah Valley, TX-Arlington and Cal Baptist again. Wins over Southern Utah, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State, TX-Arlington, Utah Valley and Cal Baptist came next, then a loss to TX-Arlington and a win over Tarleton State. In 29 games that makes for a 17-12 overall record.

In the Tarleton State game on Saturday the Trailblazers went into the break with a 32-32 tie. Utah Tech hit a 48-40 advantage the rest of the way however, eventually powering out an 80-72 victory in the end during a road matchup. The Trailblazers were led by Justin Holt with 19 points, five assists and three boards, as well as Chance Trujillo with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Trends: February 26, 2026

Why the Utah Tech Trailblazers will win

• Utah Tech has won eight of its last nine home games.
• Abilene Christian has lost each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Utah Tech has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games at Burns Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Abilene Christian Wildcats will win

• Abilene Christian has won three of its last four games.
• Utah Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech Prediction

I’ll lean toward Utah Tech. The Trailblazers were able to dispatch a middling Tarleton State team in a road matchup last weekend, shooting 47.3 percent from the field with 85 percent (17-of-20) from the line and a 37-28 rebounding edge. That gives Utah Tech a 7-1 run in the last eight games with 70 or more points in six of those wins.

Back on January 29, the Trailblazers managed a 76-70 road win when these teams last met up. Utah Tech shot a nice 49 percent from the field in that one with 47.1 percent (8-of-17) from outside and a 33-30 rebounding edge. The Trailblazers did cough up a whopping 19 turnovers though, so they’ve got to clean up the mistakes in the home rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers -3.5