IUPUI Jaguars vs. Wright State Raiders ATS Prediction 03/05/19

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The IUPUI Jaguars (16-15, 8-10 Hor) go head-to-head against the Wright State Raiders (19-12, 13-5 Hor) in the Horizon Conference Tourney at Ervin J. Nutter Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

IUPUI Jaguars at Wright State Raiders Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Raiders won a close one over the Milwaukee Panthers, 65-62, while the Jaguars lost to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 74-63.

The Raiders held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 26.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.529 (above their season average of 0.510). IUPUI, meanwhile, held Oakland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 25.6). Loudon Love had a good outing for Wright State, contributing 13 points and eight rebounds. IUPUI, meanwhile, was led by Ahmed Ismail, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Wright State figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Raiders currently rank 76th in offensive efficiency, while IUPUI ranks 217th in defensive efficiency.

IUPUI at Wright State ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Wright State ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while IUPUI ranks 176th (13.6).
  • The Raiders are 30th in the NCAA with 31.7 rebounds allowed per game while the Jaguars are 48th with 32.2 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Raiders rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Jaguars rank 176th (7.0).
  • Wright State ranks 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while IUPUI ranks 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
  • The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 3.2 for the season.