Lindenwood Lions vs IUPUI Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

Betting on today’s Lions and Jaguars game? Catch the action at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN, as the Jaguars hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and the Jaguars are favored to win at home vs. the Lions.

LINDENWOOD LIONS VS IUPUI JAGUARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: IUPUI Jaguars -1

This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE IUPUI JAGUARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-64 in favor of the Jaguars.
• Not only will IUPUI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Do the Lions Stand a Chance in Indianapolis?

Lindenwood has played 10 games and currently holds a 4-6 overall record. When playing away, they have a 2-4 record, while they are 0-1 at home. As of today’s game, Lindenwood has a 3-4 ATS record, while they hold a 3-1 ATS record over their last five games.

Through 10 games, Lindenwood has an over/under record of 3-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 139.6 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Lions’ over/under record is 2-0, with their games averaging 142 points per game.

In their recent game, the Lions’ offense concluded with 70 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 66.7 points per contest. Keenon Cole is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.3 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Darius Beane brings a PPG average of 14.4 into the game.

The Lions’ defense is presently ranked 166th nationally, allowing an average of 72.9 points per contest. Against Idaho State in their most recent game, the Lindenwood defense gave up a total of 76 points while allowing Idaho State to hit 47% of their shots.

Will the Jaguars Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

After playing 11 games, IUPUI currently has a record of 3-8. In their previous ten home games, which includes last year, IUPUI has a 4-6 record. Regarding their ATS record, IUPUI has been performing below average at 1-8. Throughout the team’s previous five games, they have not fared well vs. the spread, going 0-4.

So far, IUPUI’s games have averaged 145 points per game with the average over/under line being 142.9 points. When analyzing the Jaguars’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1-1.

The IUPUI offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 65 points versus Minnesota. During the game, they attempted 13 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 42.2%. The top scorer for the Jaguars was Bryce Monroe with 20 points, while Qwanzi Samuels also added 13 to the scoreboard.

Coming into today’s game, the IUPUI defense is giving up an average of 77.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Minnesota, the Golden Gophers finished with a field goal percentage of 62% and a total of 101 points vs. IUPUI.