The Ball State Cardinals (4-4) will be at home in John E. Worthen Arena when they square off against the IUPUI Jaguars (2-7). The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Cardinals fell to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 70-58, while the Jaguars were defeated by the Morehead State Eagles, 56-51.
IUPUI held Morehead State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.393 (below their season average of 0.514) while Ball State held Loyola Chicago to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 19.8). Ball State’s Ishmael El-Amin had a good outing, contributing 24 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaylen Minnett played a key role for IUPUI with 13 points and five rebounds.
The Cardinals won the only contest between these two teams last season, 85-75. Getting to the free throw line was one of Ball State’s largest strengths. They had 30 free throw attempts, while IUPUI had 17.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Ball State should have a significant edge. Dating back to last season, the Cardinals defense ranks 53rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.465), while the IUPUI offense ranks 282nd in effective field goal percentage (0.506).
IUPUI at Ball State Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ball State ranks 76th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while IUPUI ranks 266th (13.9).
- The Cardinals average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 134th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- IUPUI ranks 211th in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Ball State ranks 227th (20.5).
- The Cardinals average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 249th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7).
- Ball State ranks 118th in blocks per game (3.5) while IUPUI ranks 251st (2.9).
