The Chicago State Cougars (3-10) will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak when they clash against the Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-8) at Western Hall. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Chicago State Cougars at Western Illinois Leathernecks ATS Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they were blown out by the Indiana Hoosiers, 104-55. 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 Leathernecks were beaten by the Creighton Bluejays in their last game, 78-67. Creighton’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Western Illinois. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.548, while the Leathernecks posted a mark of 0.428. With 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting, Kobe Webster was the top scorer from either team.
Webster has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Western Illinois.
Chicago State vs. Western Illinois Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Illinois averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Chicago State ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
The Leathernecks rank 101st in assists allowed per game (12.8) while the Cougars rank 232nd (18.5).
Western Illinois ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.8) while Chicago State ranks 156th (2.3).
The Leathernecks rank 174th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while the Cougars rank 260th (15.8).
Western Illinois ranks 136th in steals per game (5.8) while Chicago State ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 32.4, up from 19.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Leathernecks have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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