Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our IU Indy vs Coastal Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Huntsville.
IU Indy vs Coastal Carolina Prediction
Betting on today's Jaguars and Chanticleers game? Catch the action at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL, as the Chanticleers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139 points, and Coastal Carolina is favored by -2.5 at home against IU Indy.
IU Indy vs. Coastal Carolina Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: IU Indy Jaguars at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Where: Huntsville at Alabama A&M Event Center
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds COAST -2.5, IUPUI +128 | COAST -156 O/U 139
Jaguars Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
IU Indy’s season continued with a tough 87-52 loss to Iowa State on Monday. The Jaguars were +34.5 point underdogs going into the game, and they failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 139 points fell short of the O/U line of 145.
After trailing 49-29 at halftime, IU Indy managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The Jaguars will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from the defeat.
Jaguars Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Jaguars managed just 52 points, shooting 34.6% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range (9/28). Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws (7/9).
Offensively, they grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field (7/7), finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Jaguars Team Defense
Despite giving up 87 points, the IU Indy Jaguars couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 64% shooting on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 28% shooting, but they still sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 75% of their free throws. IU Indy also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Chanticleers Preview: Can Coastal Carolina Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Coastal Carolina's season continued with a 71-53 home loss to Jacksonville State on Sunday, November 17th. The Chanticleers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.
Coastal Carolina struggled early, trailing 38-21 at halftime. They scored 32 points in the 2nd half but allowed 33, unable to close the gap.
Chanticleers Offense Breakdown
Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they hit 34.8% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on only 50%, going 7 for 14.
Jaron Pierre Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 11 of 19 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Koree Cotton added 13 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Noah Amenhauser and Denzel Hines each contributed 11 points, with Hines also making 2 of 4 from deep.
Chanticleers Team Defense
Coastal Carolina's defense held strong, giving up just 71 points while limiting their opponent to 35% shooting from the field. The Chanticleers were particularly effective inside, holding the other team to 36% on two-point attempts, with a shooting line of 11/30.
From beyond the arc, Coastal Carolina allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 7 shots for 50%. The Chanticleers gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.
Jaguars vs Chanticleers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Jaguars last ten road games, the team averaged 66 points per game while allowing 85. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 1-9 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home games, Coastal Carolina has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 67 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Chanticleers have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
IU Indy vs Coastal Carolina Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Coastal Carolina -2.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.