The IUPUI Jaguars and Xavier Musketeers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Cintas Center. Here is a Xavier vs IUPUI prediction. This article contains a Xavier vs. IUPUI pick.

IUPUI Jaguars Betting Preview

The IUPUI Jaguars beat IU Columbus and play Eastern Michigan and Iowa State. The IUPUI Jaguars are averaging 100 points on 45.7 percent shooting and are averaging 44 points on 31 percent shooting. Sean Craig is averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jarvis Walker is averaging 13 points and 4 rebounds. Nathan Dudukovich is the third double-digit scorer and Keenan Garner grabs 13 rebounds. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 60.9 percent from the free throw line. The IUPUI Jaguars are shooting 21.1 percent from deep and grabbing 60 rebounds per game.

Xavier Musketeers betting example

The Xavier Musketeers beat Texas Southern and then play Jackson State and Wake Forest. The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 78 points on 37.3 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Ryan Conwell is averaging 21 points and 3 rebounds, while Zach Freemantle is averaging 19 points and 11 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight is the third double-digit scorer and Dailyn Swain has five assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 26.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.9 percent from the free throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 43.5 percent from deep and grabbing 30 rebounds per game.

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• IU Indy has lost each of its last seven road games.
• Xavier has won 43 of its last 47 games against non-Conference opponents at Cintas Center.
• IU Indy has lost the first half in each of its last seven road games against non-AP ranked opponents.

Xavier vs IUPUI prediction

The IUPUI Jaguars didn’t play anyone in their season opener, so the jury is still out on what they are capable of as a team. The Xavier Musketeers were able to shoot better than their first attempt, but they still won comfortably, and the experience is there to make things better. There are no excuses for Xavier in this place at home. This should be an easy win on Friday night. A huge line, but I’ll lay it anyway.