The Chicago State Cougars (3-9) look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they clash against the Northwestern Wildcats (7-3) at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Cougars are trying to rebound after their 104-55 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in their last matchup. Indiana’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Hoosiers had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (52 vs. 33). Anthony Harris was Chicago State’s leading scorer with 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The last time the Wildcats took the court, they dismantled the New Orleans Privateers, 82-52. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 20.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.350 vs. 0.204). With 18 points, six rebounds and five assists, Vic Law played well for Northwestern.
After the Wildcats won the sole contest against the Cougars last season, 96-31, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Wildcats had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.600 vs. 0.212) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.3 vs. 33.9).
Law and Dererk Pardon have played well over the last five games for Northwestern. Law has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Pardon has put up 0 points a game during that span.
It will be a matchup of opposite styles as the up-tempo Cougars (ranked 64th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the slower-paced Wildcats (324th in possessions per game).
Chicago State at Northwestern Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northwestern ranks 51st in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Chicago State ranks 255th (39.3).
The Wildcats rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while the Cougars rank 211th (28.0).
Northwestern averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the country. Chicago State ranks 262nd in assists allowed per game (18.2).
The Wildcats rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Cougars rank 177th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Chicago State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. Northwestern ranks 85th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 18.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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