The IUPUI Jaguars (7-3) go head-to-head against the Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-6) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Western Illinois Leathernecks at IUPUI Jaguars ATS Prediction
In the Leathernecks’ last game, they were topped by the Creighton Bluejays, 78-67. Creighton’s 0.548 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Western Illinois, who had a mark of 0.428. Kobe Webster was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting.
The Jaguars fell to the Xavier Musketeers in their last contest, 82-69. Xavier’s 32.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over IUPUI, who had a rate of 23.1. Jaylen Minnett had a solid game for IUPUI, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
After the Leathernecks won the lone contest against the Jaguars last season, 90-77, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Western Illinois was effective at getting and making free throws. The Leathernecks made 22 of their 26 free throws (84.6 percent), while the Jaguars were just 10-18 (55.6 percent).
Webster has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Western Illinois.
IUPUI might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Western Illinois currently ranks 72nd in defensive efficiency while the Jaguars rank 249th in offensive efficiency.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. IUPUI Jaguars Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Illinois ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (39.4) while IUPUI ranks 189th (37.9).
The Leathernecks average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
IUPUI ranks 152nd in assists per game (14.6) while Western Illinois ranks 231st (11.4).
The Jaguars rank 92nd in steals per game (6.4) while the Leathernecks rank 150th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
IUPUI averages 21.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 208th in the NCAA. Western Illinois ranks 221st in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
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The Leathernecks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
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