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Tarleton State Hosts Abilene Christian in College Basketball Matchup
Texans favored by 1.5 points in Thursday night showdown
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Tarleton State Texans will host the Abilene Christian Wildcats in a college basketball matchup on Thursday, February 16th. Tarleton State is the betting favorite, listed as a 1.5-point spread favorite. The total points over/under for the game is set at 135.5.
Why it matters
This game features two teams looking to improve their conference standings and NCAA Tournament resumes. Tarleton State is aiming to solidify its position as a top team in the Western Athletic Conference, while Abilene Christian hopes to pull off an upset on the road against the favored Texans.
The details
Tarleton State enters the game with a 12-9 record against the spread this season, while Abilene Christian is 11-10 ATS. Both teams have had success hitting the under in recent games, with Tarleton State going under in their last 7 games and Abilene Christian going under in their last 4. Statistically, Abilene Christian has struggled with three-point shooting and turnovers, while Tarleton State has been one of the nation's best teams at forcing turnovers.
- The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th at 8:00 pm local time in Stephenville, Texas.
The players
Tarleton State
The Tarleton State Texans are the home team and betting favorite in this matchup.
Abilene Christian
The Abilene Christian Wildcats are the visiting team and underdog in this game.
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a higher seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
The takeaway
This game features two teams heading in different directions, with Tarleton State looking to solidify its status as a top team in the WAC and Abilene Christian trying to pull off an upset on the road. The statistical trends and betting lines suggest the Texans may have the edge, but anything can happen in a college basketball matchup.
