IUPUI Jaguars vs. Wright State Raiders Free Prediction 12/30/18

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The IUPUI Jaguars (8-6, 0-1 Hor) will be at the Ervin J. Nutter Center to square off against the Wright State Raiders (6-8, 0-1 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 30, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.

IUPUI Jaguars at Wright State Raiders ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Raiders won big over the Western Carolina Catamounts, 96-73, while the Jaguars were beaten by the Xavier Musketeers, 82-69.

Wright State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.345 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.655. Western Carolina was 0.175 and 0.492, respectively, for those same stats. IUPUI, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent). Wright State was led by Bill Wampler, who had 26 points. Jaylen Minnett, meanwhile had a good game for IUPUI, recording 21 points.

This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Jaguars won 66-56. The Jaguars’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Raiders. IUPUI had a rate of 13.5, while Wright State posted a mark of 22.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Loudon Love has been on fire recently for Wright State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. IUPUI prefers to play fast (72nd in possessions per game), while Wright State is methodical (305th in possessions per game).

IUPUI Jaguars vs. Wright State Raiders Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wright State ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while IUPUI ranks 86th (6.4).
  • The Raiders rank 26th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Jaguars rank 73rd (12.1).
  • Wright State averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. IUPUI ranks 91st in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 4.1 for the season.