Who's Playing
IUI Jaguars @ Lindenwood Lions
Current Records: IUI 5-7, Lindenwood 4-6
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Robert F. Hyland Arena -- Saint Charles, Missouri
- TV: ESPN Plus
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What to Know
The IUI Jaguars are taking a road trip to face off against the Lindenwood Lions at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Robert F. Hyland Arena. The Lions have the home-court advantage, but the Jaguars are expected to win by one point.
Last Wednesday, IUI didn't have quite enough to beat PFW and fell 78-76. That's two games in a row now that the Jaguars have lost by exactly two points.
IUI struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only five offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, after a disappointing 53 points in their last contest, Lindenwood made sure to put some points up on the board against Harris-Stowe on Tuesday. Lindenwood steamrolled past Harris-Stowe 99-53. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 46 points or more this season.
This is the second loss in a row for IUI and nudges their season record down to 5-7. As for Lindenwood, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-6.
Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday's match: IUI has been dynamite from deep this season, having drained 36.6% of their threes per game. It's a different story for Lindenwood, though, as they've only made 30.2% of their threes this season. Given IUI's sizable advantage in that area, Lindenwood will need to find a way to close that gap.
IUI came up short against Lindenwood in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 73-67. Can IUI avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
IUI is a slight 1-point favorite against Lindenwood, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jaguars as a 2-point favorite.
The over/under is 143 points.
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Series History
Lindenwood won the only game these two teams have played in the last year.
- Dec 16, 2023 - Lindenwood 73 vs. IUI 67