IUPUI (1-0) vs. Xavier (1-0)
November 8, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Xavier -31.5; Over/Under: +155
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The IUPUI Jaguars and Xavier Musketeers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Cintas Center. Here’s a Xavier vs IUPUI Prediction. This article will include a Xavier vs IUPUI Pick.
IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview
The IUPUI Jaguars beat IU Columbus, and they play Eastern Michigan and Iowa State. The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 100 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 44 points on 31 percent shooting. Sean Craig is averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jarvis Walker is averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds. Nathan Dudukovich is the third double-digit scorer and Keenan Garner is grabbing 13 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 60.9 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are allowing 21.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 60 rebounds per game.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat Texas Southern, and they play Jackson State and Wake Forest next. The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 78 points on 37.3 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Ryan Conwell is averaging 21 points and 3 rebounds, while Zach Freemantle is averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight is the third double-digit scorer and Dailyn Swain is dishing 5 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 26.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 43.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- IU Indy has lost each of its last seven road games.
- Xavier has won 43 of its last 47 games against non-Conference opponents at Cintas Center.
- IU Indy has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Xavier vs IUPUI Prediction
The IUPUI Jaguars didn’t play anybody in their season opener, so the jury is still out on what they’re capable of as a team. The Xavier Musketeers could shoot better than they did in their first effort, but they still comfortably won, ad the experience is there for things to get better. There are no excuses for Xavier in this spot at home. This should be an easy win on Friday night. Massive line, but I’ll lay it anyway.
