The Chicago State Cougars (3-14, 0-2 WAC) will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they meet the Grand Canyon Antelopes (10-7, 3-1 WAC) at Grand Canyon University Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes ATS Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they were defeated by the California Baptist Lancers, 77-75. One of California Baptist’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 8-9 (88.9 percent), while the Cougars were just 3-5 (60.0 percent). Anthony Harris was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Antelopes defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last contest, 69-65. Grand Canyon won the rebounding battle. The Antelopes had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (40 vs. 30). Damari Milstead was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After the Antelopes won both matchups against the Cougars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Grand Canyon won 89-55. The Antelopes had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 29.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.530 vs. 0.378).
Chicago State could have a tough time creating turnovers. Grand Canyon ranks 89th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Chicago State forces the 59th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Also, the Cougars, who rank 283rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), will clash against the Antelopes, who rank 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Chicago State at Grand Canyon Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Grand Canyon, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Grand Canyon ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Chicago State ranks 267th (28.0).
The Antelopes rank 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Cougars rank 226th (17.2).
Grand Canyon ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Chicago State ranks 227th (38.2).
The Antelopes rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Cougars rank 181st (8.5).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 24.4, up from 19.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Antelopes have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (5.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (4.8 below their season average).
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