The IUPUI Jaguars and the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles match up in a non-conference bout at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Monday afternoon. The Jaguars are 2-9 overall and have lost six of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Screaming Eagles are 6-5 overall, winning three straight contests. Southern Indiana leads the all-time series 13-4. This will be their first meeting since 1994.
Tip-off from in Fort Wayne, Ind., is set for 4 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Screaming Eagles as 18-point favorites in the latest IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana odds. The over/under for total points scored is 137. Before making any Southern Indiana vs. IUPUI picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Southern Indiana vs. IUPUI:
- IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana spread: Southern Indiana -18
- IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana over/under: 137 points
- IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana money line: Southern Indiana -2400, IUPUI +1100
- SIND: Over is 4-0 in Screaming Eagles' last four games following a straight-up win
- IUPUI: Under is 20-6 in Jaguars' last 26 neutral site games
- IUPUI vs. Southern Indiana picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Southern Indiana can cover
Senior forward Jacob Polakovich has a knack for securing boards. Polakovich is long (6-foot-9) and relentless in the paint, snagging a team-high 8.9 rebounds with 10.3 points per game. The Michigan native finished with 10-plus rebounds in three games. On Dec. 11, he dropped 14 points, 11 rebounds and went 5-of-10 from the field.
Sophomore guard Isaiah Swope plays with high-energy and intensity. Swope is an active defender with quick hands. He's leading the team in steals (1.6), logging at least two steals in three straight games. The Indiana native has a nice jumper from the outside and can catch fire. On Dec. 11, Swope amassed a season-best 28 points, four assists and went 8-of-9 from three.
Why IUPUI can cover
Sophomore guard Jlynn Counter is an assertive, downhill scoring option. Counter has good handles and can finish with either hand in the lane. The Oklahoma native leads the team in scoring (11.2) with 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Counter's finished with at least 16 points in four games this year.
Senior forward Chris Osten provides the Jaguars with some size and strength down low. Osten always fights for positioning to snag boards and create extra opportunities for the offense. He's first on the team in rebounds (6.4) with 9.4 points per game. The Louisiana native logged three double-doubles in 2022. On Dec. 12, he secured 19 points, five rebounds and two blocks.
How to make Southern Indiana vs. IUPUI picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 139 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in almost 60% simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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