The Northern Kentucky Norse (11-6, 3-2 Hor) will be at Indiana Farmers Coliseum to clash against the IUPUI Jaguars (5-13, 1-4 Hor) in a Hor matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. IUPUI Jaguars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Jaguars were beaten by the Wright State Raiders, 84-70, while the Norse were victorious over the UIC Flames, 68-52.
Northern Kentucky dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.148 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.556 (above their season average of 0.518). For those same stats, UIC had marks of 0.091 and 0.427, respectively. IUPUI, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.474 (above their season average of 0.187). Jaylen Minnett was a key piece for IUPUI with 24 points. Northern Kentucky rallied around Adrian Nelson, who recorded 13 points and 15 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Jaguars won the last matchup 83-77. The Jaguars’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Norse. IUPUI had a rate of 13.2, while Northern Kentucky posted a mark of 18.3. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
IUPUI might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Northern Kentucky ranks 72nd in defensive efficiency, while the Jaguars rank 275th in offensive efficiency.
Northern Kentucky Norse at IUPUI Jaguars ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Northern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Kentucky averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 36th in the country. IUPUI ranks 216th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Norse average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. The Jaguars rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 126th in rebounds per game (36.6) while IUPUI ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Norse rank 72nd in assists per game (14.5) while the Jaguars rank 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.8).
- Northern Kentucky ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while IUPUI ranks 121st (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jaguars have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (12.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (8.4 above their season average).
- The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 7.4 for the season.
