IU Indianapolis at Detroit Mercy odds, tips and betting trends
Two struggling teams hit the court when the Detroit Mercy Titans (8-19, 4-12 Horizon League) host the IU Indianapolis Jaguars (8-19, 4-12 Horizon League) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The Titans will look to break a three-game losing streak against the Jaguars, losers of three straight. In this preview, we take a look at the Detroit Mercy vs. IU Indianapolis odds and lines around this matchup.
The meeting between the Titans and the Jaguars currently does not have a line set.
Detroit Mercy is 16-10-0 against the spread this season compared to IU Indianapolis' 12-12-0 ATS record. A total of 11 out of the Titans' games this season have hit the over, and 15 of the Jaguars' games have gone over. Detroit Mercy is 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 contests, while IU Indianapolis has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall.
Here's everything you need to get ready for Wednesday's college hoops action.
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Detroit Mercy vs. IU Indianapolis prediction
Detroit Mercy 74, IU Indianapolis 71
Against the spread
Detroit Mercy is 16-10-0 ATS this season.
IU Indianapolis has put together a 12-12-0 record against the spread this year.
The Titans record 66.6 points per game, 9.4 fewer points than the 76 the Jaguars allow.
Detroit Mercy has a 5-0 record against the spread and a 5-1 record overall when putting up more than 76 points.
When IU Indianapolis allows fewer than 66.6 points, it is 2-0 against the spread and 4-1 overall.
The Jaguars put up an average of 74.5 points per game, the same as the Titans give up.
When it scores more than 74.5 points, IU Indianapolis is 9-1 against the spread and 8-5 overall.
Detroit Mercy's record is 8-4 against the spread and 4-9 overall when it gives up fewer than 74.5 points.
Players to watch
Detroit Mercy
Orlando Lovejoy leads his squad in points (16.4), rebounds (4.7) and assists (3.8) per contest, shooting 44.7% from the field. At the other end, he puts up 1.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Legend Geeter puts up 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
Nate Johnson is averaging 8.2 points, 1 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
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