The IUPUI Jaguars (1-3) travel to New Orleans to battle the Denver Pioneers (3-1) Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the IUPUI vs. Denver school odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
In its 1st road game of the season Friday, Denver pulled out a tough 70-69 victory over Idaho State, covering as 3.5-point underdogs. This time it’s a neutral site game in New Orleans against a struggling IUPUI team.
IUPUI won its 1st game of the season Saturday 59-45 over Franklin. This came after 3 losses where the Jaguars averaged 48 points per game. The offense for the Jaguars is not at a level to match up with even a mediocre offensive team like Denver.
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IUPUI vs. Denver odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:29 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): IUPUI +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Denver -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): IUPUI +12.5 (-115) | Denver -12.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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IUPUI vs. Denver picks and predictions
Prediction
Denver 65, IUPUI 48
Moneyline
PASS.
IUPUI is outmatched in this game. With Denver being -800 favorites, it is not worth the cost to make a play. Even in a parlay this would be a last resort as it would not add much value to the payout.
Against the spread
BET DENVER -12.5 (-105).
IUPUI has yet to score over 60 points in any game this season. Denver has a ball control team which will limit even further the number of possessions and shots the Jaguars are able to get up.
The Pioneers will win this game convincingly and taking them ATS is the way to play this neutral site game. Take Denver -12.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 130.5 (-115).
The last Denver game went over this number as the Pioneers beat Idaho State 70-69. But IUPUI has not been able to score all season and I do not see it starting now. The Jaguars will be lucky to get to 50 and I do not see Denver getting to 81 to send this game Over. The Under 130.5 (-115) is my favorite play in the game.
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