Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons' Stellar Offense Makes Them Clear Favorites in Showdown against IUPUI Jaguars

Game outlook

The IUPUI Jaguars and Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are set to face off in an electrifying showdown on January 17th. Despite being positioned towards the bottom of the Horizon League, the Jaguars aim to disrupt the Mastodons' impressive record. The game, taking place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, promises to be a strategic battle and captivating clash in the Horizon League. Wofford opens as the betting favorite at -3.75, with the current line at Wofford -3.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buccaneers +140 | Terriers -166

Spread: Buccaneers +3.5 (-110) | Terriers -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wofford will win straight-up is 62%.

East Tennessee St. Buccaneers

The IUPUI Jaguars have struggled this season, currently holding a record of 5-14 (1-7) in the Horizon League. Their recent game against Oakland resulted in an 88-66 home loss, highlighting their ongoing challenges. Offensively, the Jaguars average 66.1 points per game, ranking them 333rd nationally. Their field goal percentage is 43.7, while their three-point shooting percentage is significantly lower at 26.5. However, their free-throw shooting is a stronger point at 75.1%. The team struggles with rebounding, averaging only 29.9 rebounds per game. Defensively, the Jaguars allow an average of 77.5 points per game, highlighting significant challenges on that end of the court. Their field goal defense percentage is 50.0, while their three-point defense percentage is 36.7. Key players like Jlynn Counter, Qwanzi Samuels, Abdou Samb, and DJ Jackson lead in various categories. The Jaguars must capitalize on their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to improve their position in the conference. On the other hand, East Tennessee St. holds a power ranking of 227 and is ranked 268 in offense, scoring an average of 71.19 points per game. Their defense is ranked 112, allowing an average of 68.69 points against them per game. They have a record of 9-8 (7-8 ATS) this season. Offensively, the Buccaneers have a field goal percentage of 39.29% (ranked 348th), a free throw percentage of 72.30% (ranked 134th), and a three-point percentage of 28.88% (ranked 337th). They average 39.13 rebounds per game (ranked 69th), 10.88 offensive assists, and 12.13 turnovers per game (ranked 332nd and 169th respectively). Defensively, East Tennessee St. allows a field goal percentage of 40.97% (ranked 82nd), a free throw percentage of 68.42% (ranked 68th), and a three-point percentage of 30.56% (ranked 66th). They average 39.38 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 39th), 11.06 defensive assists, and 13.88 turnovers per game (ranked 59