Abilene Christian vs Utah Valley Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate an Abilene Christian vs Utah Valley Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the UCCU Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wolverines’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Abilene Christian

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah Valley

-Recent betting trends in games played between Abilene Christian and Utah Valley

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

Utah Valley is Hot

Utah Valley is hot heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Weber State, it was a close game, and Utah Valley was able to secure the 64-62 victory. In the last game against Bethesda, Utah Valley scored 119 points, and they ended up cruising to the win. At halftime, they were up 56-29 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Tanner Toolson had a strong game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and one assist. There were five different pliers that put up at least 15 points. 

Utah Valley on the season is averaging 76.3 points while their defense is giving up 669.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 164th in the league while the defense is ranked 128th. Dominick Nelson has been the top player averaging 13.6 points while shooting 45.3 percent from the field. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10.2 points per game. 

Abilene Christian is Struggling

Abilene Christian is really struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Texas A&M, Abilene Christian scored 54 points while the defense gave up 92 points and that led to the defeat. In the last game against Stephen F Austin, Abilene Christian scored 57 points while the defense gave up 62 points and that led to the five-point defeat. At halftime, they were down 29-25 and in the second half, they weren’t able to come back in the second half. Chrishawn Christmas had a strong game putting up 24 points and 14 rebounds. There were two different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Abilene Christian is averaging 73.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.5 points per game. The Wildcats offense is ranked 243rd in the league while the defense is ranked 200th. They are averaging 15.8 free throws per game which is 71st in the league. Leonardo Bettiol is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 61.2 percent from the field. 

Abilene Christian vs Utah Valley Prediction

This game is going to be a high-scoring one with very little defense played by either team. Abilene Christian is averaging 73.4 points per game and they are going ot have no issue running up the score here. Utah Valley is averaging 76.3 points per game and they also going to have no issue running up the score. There will be zero defense played by either team, and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over