UT Arlington vs Abilene Christian Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UT Arlington Mavericks and Abilene Christian Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Moody Coliseum. Here’s a UT Arlington vs. Abilene Christian prediction. This article will include a UT Arlington vs. Abilene Christian pick.

UT Arlington Mavericks Betting Preview

The UT Arlington Mavericks lost to Cal Baptist and beat Tarleton State. UT Arlington has lost 7 of its last 9 games.

The UT Arlington Mavericks are averaging 72.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Marcell McCreary is averaging 12.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Raysean Seamster is averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 rebounds. Cash Chavis is the third double-digit scorer and Bahsil Laster is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UT Arlington Mavericks are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The UT Arlington Mavericks are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.

Abilene Christian Wildcats Betting Preview

The Abilene Christian Wildcats lost to Utah Valley and California Baptist. Abilene Christian has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Abilene Christian Wildcats are averaging 72.6 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Bradyn Hubbard is averaging 16.2 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Cbo Newton is averaging 10.1 points and 2.1 rebounds. Yaniel Rivera is dishing out 2.3 assists and Rich Smith is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Abilene Christian Wildcats are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Abilene Christian Wildcats are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Abilene Christian Wildcats will win

• The home team has won each of Abilene Christian’s last nine games.
• UT Arlington has lost five of its last six road games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Abilene Christian’s last three games.

Why the UT Arlington Mavericks will win

• Abilene Christian has lost seven of its last eight night games.
• Abilene Christian has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UT Arlington’s last four games has produced a total of 125 or fewer points.
• Four of Abilene Christian’s last five night games have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Abilene Christian ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.4).
• Abilene Christian ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (48.9).
• UT Arlington ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.3%).
• UT Arlington ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.6).

UT Arlington vs Abilene Christian Prediction

I’m not excited to get behind either of these teams as they’re both in shaky form. The difference is UT Arlington is the better defensive side and has shown us more flashes over the course of the season. Abilene Christian hasn’t been able to step up in competition at all and doesn’t play a lick of defense. Teams get whatever they want against Abilene Christian. While not playing well at the moment, it does feel like we’re getting the free bucket with the better team. Give me UT Arlington.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UT Arlington +1.5