The Grambling State Tigers (3-2) go head-to-head against the IUPUI Jaguars (3-2) in the at Gallagher Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Grambling State Tigers at IUPUI Jaguars Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they beat the Niagara Purple Eagles, 74-68. Grambling State held the Purple Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.356 (below their season average of 0.430). Niagara, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 18.8). Ivy Smith Jr. led the way for Grambling State, recording 12 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
The Jaguars easily got past the St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers in their last contest, 68-48. The Jaguars, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.482, had a mark of 0.537, while the Terriers had a free throw rate of 0.151 (below their season average of 0.246). Camron Justice was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for IUPUI in this battle. The Jaguars rank 91st in offensive rebounding percentage (31.5 percent), while Grambling State ranks 225th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.5 percent) dating back to last season. Ball security could be troublesome for the Tigers. They rank 309th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the Jaguars have forced the 37th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Grambling State ranks 38th in steals per game (7.5) while IUPUI ranks 273rd in steals allowed per game (7.5).
The Tigers rank 21st in rebounds per game (39.3) while the Jaguars rank 225th (34.3).
Grambling State ranks 89th in blocks per game (3.9) while IUPUI ranks 261st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
The Jaguars rank 241st in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while the Tigers rank 340th (15.0).
IUPUI ranks 232nd in assists per game (12.7) while Grambling State ranks 279th (11.8).
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