IUPUI Jaguars at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Prediction 01/03/20

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The Milwaukee Panthers (5-9, 0-2 Hor) welcome the IUPUI Jaguars (4-11, 0-2 Hor) to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Panthers look to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 3, 2020.

IUPUI Jaguars vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Panthers were beaten by the Wright State Raiders, 82-70, while the Jaguars lost a tough one against the Cleveland State Vikings, 82-80.

IUPUI did an excellent job of making free throws (15-18; 83.3 percent) while Milwaukee forced Wright State into a turnover percentage of 20.9 (above their season average of 14.0). Milwaukee was lifted by Te’Jon Lucas, who put up 11 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaylen Minnett fueled IUPUI with 23 points and six assists.

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 67-60. One of IUPUI’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 26 trips to the line, while Milwaukee went 16 times. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.

This game should be a showdown of opposite styles. Milwaukee has preferred an up-tempo style of play (81st in possessions per game), while IUPUI has been slower-paced (185th in possessions per game).

IUPUI Jaguars at Milwaukee Panthers Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Milwaukee ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while IUPUI ranks 165th (7.9).
  • The Panthers average 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the country. The Jaguars rank 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • Milwaukee ranks 207th in assists per game (11.4) while IUPUI ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
  • The Panthers average 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Jaguars rank 209th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
  • Milwaukee averages 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. IUPUI ranks 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 8.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.8 points per game (9.3 above their season average).