Wright State Raiders vs IU Indianapolis Jaguars Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday January 4 2026
The Wright State Raiders, holding an 8-7 overall record and standing at 3-1 in Horizon League play, are set to hit the road for a matchup in Indianapolis, Indiana. There, they’ll square off against the IU Indianapolis Jaguars, who have struggled so far this season with a 4-12 record overall and a winless 0-5 mark in conference games. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
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Wright State vs. IU Indianapolis Game Information
- January 4, 2026
- 2:00pm EST
- The Jungle
- ESPN+
IU Indianapolis Form & Recent Results
IU Indianapolis enters this matchup looking to snap a tough three-game losing streak, having dropped four of their last five games in what has become a challenging stretch this season. Their most recent game saw them fall 81-72 to Northern Kentucky on Thursday. Despite the loss, Kyler D’Augustino delivered a strong performance by scoring 20 points, while Finley Woodward contributed 6 rebounds and handed out 5 assists for the Jaguars. Interestingly, IU Indianapolis managed to make all their free throws, going a perfect 100% from the line, and pulled down 34 rebounds. They were in control for much of the contest, leading for 64% of the game, but couldn’t hold on for the win. Throughout this season, D’Augustino has been the offensive leader for IU Indianapolis, averaging 17.1 points per game. Matt Compas has also made a significant impact, sitting as the team’s second-leading scorer with an average of 11.1 points. Finley Woodward stands out as the Jaguars’ top rebounder, grabbing an average of 5.4 rebounds per game. Woodward has also proven to be a reliable playmaker, leading the team in assists as well, averaging 5.1 per game. Defensively, the Jaguars have struggled recently, allowing an average of 85.8 points over their last five games. However, they have found a bit more success when playing on their home court, posting a 3-3 record and putting up an impressive average of 92 points per home game. As they prepare to face Wright State, IU Indianapolis is hoping that their home crowd and high-powered offensive performances at home can help them earn their first conference victory of the season and put an end to their losing streak.
Wright State Form & Recent Results
Wright State heads into this matchup riding the momentum of a three-game winning streak, having taken victories in three of their last five games. Most recently, they secured a hard-fought 76-70 win over Milwaukee. In that contest, Michael Imariagbe made a significant impact by putting up 17 points, while Kellen Pickett controlled the boards with 10 rebounds. TJ Burch also chipped in by leading the team with 3 assists. The Raiders excelled at the free throw line during this game, converting 84% of their attempts, and were strong under the glass with a total of 41 rebounds. Impressively, they were in front for 86% of the game, showing control and composure throughout. Looking at their overall performance this season, Wright State has relied heavily on Michael Cooper, who has been the team’s top scorer with an average of 15.4 points per game. Following close behind, Michael Imariagbe has proven himself as a reliable second scoring option, averaging 11.8 points per game. Imariagbe has also established himself as the leading rebounder for the Raiders, pulling down an average of 5.8 boards each time out. Meanwhile, TJ Burch has been instrumental in running the offense, handing out an average of 3 assists per game this season. Over their last five games, the Raiders have averaged an impressive 76.8 points, demonstrating their offensive strength. However, their performance on the road has not matched their success at home. They are just 1-4 away from their own court and have allowed opponents to score an average of 75.6 points in those games. As Wright State prepares for this game, they’ll be eager to overcome their struggles when traveling and will work hard to prevent IU Indianapolis from capturing their first conference victory of the year. The Raiders will be looking to keep their season trajectory moving in a positive direction and solidify their standing with another win.
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Key Stats
- Wright State Raiders this season: 48% field goal percentage, 35.3 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 4.5 blocks, 8.8 steals per game
- IU Indianapolis Jaguars this season: 45% field goal percentage, 33.8 rebounds, 20.8 assists, 3.6 blocks, 10.4 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- WRST -9.5; O/U 163.5
Wright State vs. IU Indianapolis Picks and Prediction
IU Indianapolis is still searching for their first conference win of the season, having come up short in all five of their conference matchups so far. The team will be eager to finally break their losing streak when they play host to Wright State at The Jungle this Sunday. Meanwhile, Wright State has struggled away from home, winning just one of their five games on the road this season. However, they’ll be hoping to recapture some of their conference spark and return to form as they take on the home team in Indianapolis. Final Score Prediction, Wright State Raiders win but fail to cover the spread, 86-79.
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