The IUPUI Jaguars and Eastern Illinois Panthers face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Lantz Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free IUPUI vs Eastern Illinois prediction.

IUPUI Offense Really Struggled In Last Game

IUPUI faced off against Northern Kentucky in the last game and they really struggled in the alst game. IUPUI scored only 55 points and they ended up losing by 16 points. Jlynn Counter was the top player for IUPUI putting up 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists. IUPUI is averaging 66 points while their defense is giving up 77 points per game. The defense is ranked 302nd but in this game it’s going to be about the offense finding a way to get going. Jlynn Counter is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field. 

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Can Eastern Illinois Build on Last Offensive Game

Eastern Illinois play a non D1 team in their last game, but they sure looked impressive putting up 102 points on the way to the victory. Two games ago against Kansas they were competitive scoring 63 points, but the defense ended up giving up 71 points and that led to the loss. Eastern Illinois is averaging 71.2 points while their defense is giving up 62.8 points per game. Eastern Illinois might sit with a 4-5 record but they are a lot better than the record might say. Jordan Booker is averaging 12.4 points while shooting 37 percent from the field. The Panthers are 4-5 in the OVC, where Little Rock and Western Illinois also have four wins each.

IUPUI vs Eastern Illinois prediction

The IUPUI defense is a big issue giving up 77 points per game and they are going to really struggle in this game to defend. Eastern Illinois in the last game put up 102 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Look for Eastern Illinois offense to put up a show and that is going to be the difference here as Eastern Illinois is going to get the job done. Back Eastern Illinois against the spread.