The Morehead State Eagles (3-8) take on the IUPUI Jaguars (8-4) at Ellis T Johnson Arena. The game begins at 5:35 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
IUPUI Jaguars at Morehead State Eagles Free Prediction
The Jaguars are hoping for a better outcome after their 82-69 loss to the Xavier Musketeers in their last contest. Xavier’s 32.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over IUPUI, who had a mark of 23.1. Jaylen Minnett led IUPUI in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Eagles played, they dismantled the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). Malek Green was Morehead State’s top scorer with 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
The aggressive IUPUI offense might be living from the foul line in this matchup. The Jaguars rank 52nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.285, while Morehead State ranks 175th in FTA rate allowed (0.227).
Jordan Walker has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Morehead State.
After the Jaguars won the lone game against the Eagles last season, 67-61, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Jaguars had a much better free throw rate (0.489 vs. 0.235) and had a better turnover percentage (19.2 vs. 23.4).
IUPUI Jaguars at Morehead State Eagles Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
IUPUI averages 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
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The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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