The IUPUI Jaguars will hit the floor running against the visiting North Dakota State Bison Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

This season, the Jaguars are 2-6 overall and 0-1 ATS ATS, while the Bison are 6-1 and 3-1 ATS against the number. As for the totals, IUPUI boasts a 1-0 on the OU, and North Dakota State is 0-4.



View North Dakota State vs IUPUI Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with IUPUI in this one will find them as 1.5-point underdogs.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 110-rated North Dakota State taking on the No. 154-rated Jaguars in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 82-69 win for the Bison on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Bison is ranked No. 147 in NCAA hoops at 36.4 per game. Contrast that with IUPUI’s No. 192 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, IUPUI is the No. 131-ranked team in the country at 6.8 per game, while North Dakota State rates No. 157 at 6.4 per game.

Defensively, North Dakota State features the nation's No. 42-rated defense on the road, allowing 59 points per game. IUPUI, meanwhile, comes in at No. 49 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, North Dakota State was a 55-51 loser on the road against Western Illinois. They failed to cover the 6–point spread as favorites. North Dakota State got 16 points from Lawrence Alexander but lost anyway, 55-51, to Western Illinois on Thursday at Western Hall.

In their last action, IUPUI was a 97-93 loser at home against South Dakota State. They failed to cover the 1.5–point spread as underdogs. Alex Young scored 28 points for IUPUI on Thursday, but the Jackrabbits managed a 97-93 victory over the Jaguars at IUPUI Gymnasium.

Next up:
North Dakota State at Arizona State, Saturday, December 10
IUPUI at Louisville, Wednesday, December 7