Abilene Christian vs Utah Tech Prediction 3/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Utah Tech Trailblazers meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Orleans Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers prediction.

Abilene Christian Wildcats Recap

The Abilene Christian Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their 84-78 win over Tarleton last time out.

Wildcats Looking For Second Win In As Many Days

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.

Utah Tech Trailblazers Recap

The Utah Tech Trailblazers come into this game as the 3-seed, finishing the year at 18-14 overall and 11-7 in WAC conference play.

Trailblazers Looking To Stave Off Upset

Ethan Potter leads the Trailblazers in scoring and rebounding with 16.3 PPG and 8 RPG while Noah Bolanga has 12.3 PPG with 5.9 RPG and 2.1 APG. Chance Trujillo has 12.3 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 2.6 APG and Jusaun Holt has 12 PPG with 4.1 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG to lead Utah Tech in assists and to finish off the scoring in double figures for Utah Tech so far this season. Madiba Owona has 9.7 PPG with 3.1 RPG as well so far this season. As a team, Utah Tech is averaging 76.9 PPG on 47.1% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 72.5% from the foul line this season.

Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Trends: March 12, 2026

Why the Utah Tech Trailblazers will win

• Abilene Christian has lost 12 of its last 15 night games against Conference opponents.
• Utah Tech has won each of its last three games against Abilene Christian.
• Abilene Christian has lost the first half in each of its last six Thursday games against Conference opponents.

Why the Abilene Christian Wildcats will win

• Utah Tech has lost three of its last four night games.
• Utah Tech has lost the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last nine games between Abilene Christian and Utah Tech have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Four of Abilene Christian’s last five Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah Tech ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.7%).
• Utah Tech ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.2).
• Abilene Christian ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.70).
• Abilene Christian ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.2).

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers Prediction

I’m on Utah Tech here. I just think that the Trailblazers are the better team without question in this game, and as much as Abilene got their win over Tarleton on Wednesday, that was still a win against the other cellar dweller in the WAC. Utah Tech should be able to roll here so give me the Trailblazers.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Utah Tech -3.5