The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (7-6) will travel to Indiana Farmers Coliseum to clash with the IUPUI Jaguars (3-8). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Jaguars defeated the IU-South Bend Titans 80-60, while the Mastodons beat the Judson Eagles 69-33.
Purdue Fort Wayne dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 18.4) and a free throw rate of 0.194 (above their season average of 0.164). Judson was 31.6 and 0.115, respectively, for those same stats. IUPUI, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.189 (above their season average of 0.151) and a turnover percentage of 17.1 (better than their season average of 19.3). IU-South Bend was 0.031 and 27.4, respectively, for those same stats. Elyjah Goss played well for IUPUI, putting up 17 points and 21 rebounds. Jarred Godfrey, meanwhile was a key piece for Purdue Fort Wayne with 11 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Mastodons won the lone game between these two teams last year, 87-77. Purdue Fort Wayne did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (21-24; 87.5 percent). IUPUI, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.0 vs. 20.0). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass could be a solid advantage for IUPUI in this contest. The Jaguars rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 percent), while Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 171st in defensive rebounding percentage (73.8 percent). Additionally, the Mastodons’ 54th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 103.3) will attempt to exploit the Jaguars’ 276th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 105.8).
Purdue Fort Wayne at IUPUI Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – IUPUI, ATS Winner – IUPUI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while IUPUI ranks 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Mastodons rank 59th in steals per game (7.8) while the Jaguars rank 156th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- IUPUI averages 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 138th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5).
- The Mastodons average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. The Jaguars rank 177th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Purdue Fort Wayne ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while IUPUI ranks 158th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mastodons have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.6 points per game (11.2 below their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 8.8 for the season.
