IUPUI Jaguars at Green Bay Phoenix Betting Prediction 01/05/20

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The IUPUI Jaguars (4-12, 0-3 Hor) will be at the Resch Center to go head-to-head with the Green Bay Phoenix (7-9, 2-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

IUPUI Jaguars vs. Green Bay Phoenix Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Phoenix defeated the UIC Flames, 85-71, while the Jaguars lost to the Milwaukee Panthers, 78-74.

Green Bay played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.359 (above their season average of 0.199) and a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 14.6). UIC put up marks of 0.150 and 16.1, respectively, for those same stats. IUPUI, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Amari Davis played a key role for Green Bay with 21 points and five rebounds. Elyjah Goss, meanwhile had a good outing for IUPUI, recording 19 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks.

The Jaguars dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, IUPUI won 79-68. IUPUI won the rebounding battle. The Jaguars had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 18) and total rebounds (45 vs. 26). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Green Bay should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Phoenix currently rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while IUPUI ranks 326th in defensive efficiency.

IUPUI Jaguars at Green Bay Phoenix Odds Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Green Bay, ATS Winner – Green Bay, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Green Bay ranks 17th in assists per game (16.9) while IUPUI ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
  • The Jaguars rank 171st in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Phoenix rank 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
  • IUPUI averages 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 157th in the nation. Green Bay ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
  • The Phoenix rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Jaguars rank 161st (7.9).
  • Green Bay ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while IUPUI ranks 112th (3.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Phoenix have scored an average of 90.6 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average).