The IUPUI Jaguars (6-16, 2-7 Hor) will be at the Wolstein Center to square off with the Cleveland State Vikings (8-14, 4-5 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Vikings defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 70-53, while the Jaguars beat the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 89-85.
The Jaguars had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.0 (above their season average of 29.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (above their season average of 0.475). Cleveland State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.444) and a free throw rate of 0.422 (above their season average of 0.278). Milwaukee put up marks of 0.288 and 0.322, respectively, for those same stats. Cleveland State rallied around Craig Beaudion, who recorded 19 points. Meanwhile, Marcus Burk played a key role for IUPUI with 39 points.
In their first matchup this year, Torrey Patton led the Vikings to an 82-80 win. He put up 14 points and seven rebounds. The Vikings’ 18.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Jaguars, who had a rate of 20.5.
Cleveland State figures to have an edge on the offensive glass in this matchup. The Vikings are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 92nd in offensive rebounding percentage at 31.3 percent. Meanwhile, IUPUI ranks 299th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 69.0 percent.
IUPUI Jaguars vs. Cleveland State Vikings Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- IUPUI ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Cleveland State ranks 290th (12.5).
- The Jaguars average 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. The Vikings rank 177th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
- IUPUI blocks 2.7 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 151st in the NCAA. Cleveland State ranks 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
- The Jaguars rank 131st in assists per game (13.2) while the Vikings rank 230th (11.1).
- Cleveland State averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 156th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
- The Vikings’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.6 for the season.
