The Cleveland State Vikings (5-12, 0-4 Hor) head to Indiana Farmers Coliseum to challenge the IUPUI Jaguars (9-7, 1-2 Hor). The Vikings can put an end to a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Jaguars lost to the Xavier Musketeers, 82-69, while the Vikings got blown out by the Davidson Wildcats, 83-63.
Cleveland State had a much better free throw rate (0.244 vs. 0.139) while IUPUI did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-26; 76.9 percent). IUPUI rallied around Jaylen Minnett, who had 21 points. Rashad Williams, meanwhile had a solid performance for Cleveland State, recording 15 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Jaguars won 78-73. One of IUPUI’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 35 trips to the line, while Cleveland State went just 17 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
IUPUI should have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Jaguars are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 95th in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.6 percent. Meanwhile, Cleveland State ranks 254th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.2 percent.
Cleveland State Vikings vs. IUPUI Jaguars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iupui, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Cleveland State ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while IUPUI ranks 197th (20.6).
- 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).
- 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).
Bettings Trends:
- 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).
- The Vikings have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Cleveland State has lost by an average of 1.6 points.
