IUPUI Jaguars vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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The Cleveland State Vikings (7-20, 2-12 Hor) close out their home schedule at Wolstein Center against the IUPUI Jaguars (14-12, 6-7 Hor). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

IUPUI Jaguars at Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Vikings fell to the UIC Flames, 81-77, while the Jaguars lost a close one to the Youngstown State Penguins, 75-73.

IUPUI had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.4 (above their season average of 33.5) while Cleveland State held UIC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 25.1). Cleveland State’s Tyree Appleby had a solid performance, putting up 16 points and five assists. Camron Justice, meanwhile played a pivotal role for IUPUI with 14 points and six assists.

In their first matchup this season, Elyjah Goss led the Jaguars to a 90-74 win. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. IUPUI had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.6 vs. 26.5). Cleveland State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 23.3).

Expect IUPUI to own the offensive glass in this contest. The Jaguars rank 41st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while Cleveland State ranks 320th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.7 percent).

IUPUI at Cleveland State Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • IUPUI ranks 63rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Cleveland State ranks 273rd (39.5).
  • The Jaguars rank 76th in steals per game (7.0) while the Vikings rank 154th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • Cleveland State ranks 119th in blocks per game (3.3) while IUPUI ranks 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
  • The Vikings rank 33rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Jaguars rank 219th (20.6).
  • IUPUI averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (15.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 4.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.2 above their season average).