The New Mexico State Aggies (17-4, 6-1 WAC) and Chicago State Cougars (3-19, 0-7 WAC) go head-to-head at Pan American Center. The Aggies have won six games in a row, while the Cougars are riding an 11-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. New Mexico State Aggies Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last matchup, they were blown out by the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 77-46. UT Rio Grande Valley’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Chicago State. The Vaqueros had a rate of 15.5 (better than their season average of 15.9), while the Cougars posted a mark of 30.4 (above their season average of 20.2). Anthony Harris was Chicago State’s high scorer with 12 points on 2-for-10 shooting.
The Aggies beat the UMKC Kangaroos in their last outing, 70-54. New Mexico State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. five), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 12) and total rebounds (43 vs. 17). Terrell Brown was New Mexico State’s top scorer with 15 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
New Mexico State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Aggies rank 31st in offensive efficiency, while Chicago State ranks 350th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, put-back points could be rare for the Cougars. They rank 322nd in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 23.5 percent, while the Aggies are 10th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 77.6 percent).
After the Aggies won all three contests against the Cougars last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, New Mexico State won 97-70. New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.4 vs. 17.5). Chicago State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (23-27; 85.2 percent).
Chicago State Cougars at New Mexico State Aggies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
New Mexico State ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Chicago State ranks 285th (14.6).
The Aggies rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Cougars rank 249th (38.2).
New Mexico State ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Chicago State ranks 242nd (16.8).
The Aggies rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Cougars rank 191st (8.2).
New Mexico State ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Chicago State ranks 127th (3.7).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 24.0, up from 20.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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