WAC action on Thursday will see the the Tarleton State Texans (11-5, 2-1 WAC) host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (9-6, 1-1 WAC) at EECU Center, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
Tarleton State is a small 3.5-point favorite against Abilene Christian when the Texans square off with the Wildcats on Thursday. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5.
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Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Stephenville, Texas
- Arena: EECU Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Tarleton State (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Tarleton State (-203), Abilene Christian (+166)
- Total: 140.5 points
Pick ATS:Tarleton State (-3.5)
- Pick OU: Over (140.5)
- Prediction: Tarleton State 77, Abilene Christian 70
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Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian Comparison
| Tarleton State Rank | Tarleton State Stat | Abilene Christian Stat | Abilene Christian Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120th | 80.2 | Points Scored | 72.7 | 283rd |
| 142nd | 71.9 | Points Allowed | 70.2 | 101st |
| 297th | 12.6 | Assists | 13.9 | 209th |
| 334th | 13.6 | Turnovers | 13.3 | 318th |
| 94th | 47.2% | Field Goal % | 45.3% | 195th |
| 246th | 44.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 47.3% | 322nd |
Tarleton State Key Players
- The Texans leader in rebounds and assist is Freddy Hicks, who pulls down 6.7 rebounds and gives out 2.5 assists per game along with scoring 12.0 points per contest.
- Dior Johnson leads Tarleton State in scoring, averaging 23.1 per game to go with 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
- Johnson leads the Texans in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Leroy Kelly IV is Tarleton State's leader in steals, averaging 2.4 steals per game, while Chris Mpaka leads them in blocks with 0.9 per contest.
Abilene Christian Key Players
- Bradyn Hubbard is the top scorer for the Wildcats with 15.5 points per game. Hubbard also adds 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
- Abilene Christian's leader in rebounds is Joseph Scott with 5.4 per game, and its leader in assists is Rich Smith with 4.5 per game.
- Yaniel Rivera is reliable from distance and leads the Wildcats with 1.6 made threes per game.
- Abilene Christian's leader in steals is Smith (1.9 per game), and its leader in blocks is Cade Hornecker (0.5 per game).
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