Detroit Titans vs. IUPUI Jaguars Free Prediction 02/29/20

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The IUPUI Jaguars (7-23, 3-14 Hor) welcome the Detroit Titans (7-23, 5-12 Hor) to Indiana Farmers Coliseum as the regular season wraps up. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Detroit Titans at IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds

In their last game, the Jaguars won a close one over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 71-68, while the Titans fell to the UIC Flames, 84-67.

The Jaguars had a better free throw rate (0.109 vs. 0.029) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.475). Detroit, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 17.0). Jaylen Minnett played well for IUPUI, recording 19 points and seven assists. Detroit was led by Antoine Davis, who finished with 26 points and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Chris Brandon led the Titans to a 76-64 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Detroit’s largest strengths. They were 11-12 (91.7 percent), while the Jaguars were just 2-7 (28.6 percent).

The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Detroit in this showdown. The Titans rank 98th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.9 percent), while IUPUI ranks 334th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.1 percent).

Detroit vs. IUPUI Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Detroit ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while IUPUI ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
  • The Titans average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 123rd in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • Detroit averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 168th in the NCAA. IUPUI ranks 178th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • The Titans rank 113th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Jaguars rank 274th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
  • IUPUI averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 276th in assists allowed per game (17.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Titans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 8.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average).