The Cleveland State Vikings (5-12, 0-4 Hor) will attempt to snap their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the IUPUI Jaguars (9-7, 1-2 Hor) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Cleveland State Vikings at IUPUI Jaguars Free Prediction
The last time the Vikings played, they were blown out by the Davidson Wildcats, 83-63. Davidson won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 25). Rashad Williams led Cleveland State in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
The Jaguars fell to the Xavier Musketeers in their last contest, 82-69. Xavier’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over IUPUI. The Musketeers had a rate of 32.5, while the Jaguars posted a mark of 23.1. Jaylen Minnett put together a solid performance for IUPUI, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 6-for-15 shooting.
IUPUI figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Jaguars are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 95th in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.6 percent. Meanwhile, Cleveland State ranks 254th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.2 percent.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, the Jaguars won 78-73. The Jaguars had a much better free throw rate (0.523 vs. 0.241) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 23.3).
Cleveland State Vikings at IUPUI Jaguars Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Cleveland State ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while IUPUI ranks 197th (20.6).
The Jaguars rank 92nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Vikings rank 241st (39.2).
IUPUI ranks 114th in assists per game (13.9) while Cleveland State ranks 189th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Vikings rank 114th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Jaguars rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
IUPUI ranks 118th in steals per game (6.4) while Cleveland State ranks 132nd in steals allowed per game (7.1).
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The Vikings have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Cleveland State has lost by an average of 1.6 points.
During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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