IU Indy Jaguars vs Lindenwood Lions Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our IU Indy vs Lindenwood NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Charles.

IU Indy vs Lindenwood Prediction

The Jaguars and Lions are set to face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Lions will host the game at Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, MO. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Lindenwood as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142 points.

IU Indy vs. Lindenwood Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: IU Indy Jaguars at Lindenwood Lions
Where: Saint Charles at Hyland Arena
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds JAC -1, IUPUI -110 | JAC -111 O/U 142

Jaguars Preview: Can IU Indy Lock in a Road Win?

The Jaguars fell to 2-7 on the season after a 78-76 road loss to Purdue Fort Wayne on Wednesday. Despite being +14.5 point underdogs, they kept the game close and covered the spread.

After trailing 40-32 at halftime, IUPUI outscored the Mastodons 44-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 154 went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.

Jaguars Offense Breakdown

The Jaguars put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 48.1% from beyond the arc, making 13 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 15 of 16 for 93.8%.

Sean Craig led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 6 of 10 threes. Quinton Morton-Robertson also hit 5 threes, shooting 62.5% overall, while Jalen Jackson dished out 7 assists to go with his 16 points.

Jaguars Team Defense

Despite the IU Indy Jaguars' defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points on 52% shooting from the field. The opposing team was particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 61% of their shots (13/21).

From beyond the arc, the Jaguars gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, with the other team shooting 46%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). The Jaguars limited their opponent to just 2 offensive rebounds.

Lions Preview: Can the Lions Lock in a Home Win?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions dropped to 1-6 on the season after an 86-53 road loss to Ole Miss on Saturday. Entering the game as +32.5 point underdogs, Lindenwood not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-33 at halftime, the Lions managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 149-point O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Lindenwood Lions managed just 53 points, shooting 35.3% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they hit only 57.9% of their free throws.

Sean Pedulla led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Mikeal Brown-Jones was efficient, shooting 6 of 7 from the field for 14 points. The Lions had 11 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the game.

Lions Team Defense

Even with Lindenwood allowing 86 points, the Lions couldn't capitalize, giving up 51% shooting from the field. Their defense struggled inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Lindenwood's defense gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 22 times, where they converted 16 free throws.

Jaguars vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, IU Indy has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Although Lindenwood has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 59 points per game in these games.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jaguars have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
As the betting favorite, the Lions have an ATS mark of just 1-2-1 in their last ten games. Lindenwood posted a straight up mark of 2-2 in these matchups.