The Butler Bulldogs welcome the IUPUI Jaguars to Hinkle Fieldhouse to kick off the new season. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
IUPUI Jaguars at Butler Bulldogs ATS Odds
Last season, Butler did not reach the tournament following a 14-14 regular season campaign. IUPUI also failed to reach the tournament following a 14-15 regular season campaign.
Last season, the Jaguars were 14-15 straight up (SU) and 13-15 against the spread (ATS). Vegas had a tendency to set the total a bit high when IUPUI is involved, as 18 of their 28 games finished under the projected point total.
The Bulldogs, on the other hand, were 14-14 SU and 17-17 ATS last season. Converse to IUPUI, Butler games finished over the O/U total 58.8 percent of the time.
IUPUI may struggle to create turnovers. Last season, Butler ranked 31st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.1 percent), while IUPUI forced the 135th-most turnovers (19.5 percent).
IUPUI at Butler Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- IUPUI ranks 75th in rebounds per game (37.4) while Butler ranks 289th (32.0).
- The Jaguars rank 150th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Bulldogs rank 243rd (1.9).
- Butler averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 169th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Jaguars rank 214th (7.0).
- Butler ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while IUPUI ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
