Both teams will try to snap their losing streaks as the Chicago State Cougars (3-16, 0-4 WAC) clash with the Seattle Redhawks (12-8, 0-5 WAC) at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars are riding an eight game losing streak, while the Redhawks have lost five games in a row. The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Seattle Redhawks vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Prediction
The last time the Redhawks played, they were topped by the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 67-62. UT Rio Grande Valley made six of their 15 three pointers (40.0 percent). Seattle, on the other hand, was just 2-10 (20.0 percent). Myles Carter was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
The Cougars lost to the Bakersfield Roadrunners in their last outing, 86-73. Bakersfield’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Chicago State. The Roadrunners posted a mark of 8.1 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Cougars had a rate of 19.5. With 21 points on 5-for-8 shooting, Anthony Harris was Chicago State’s high scorer.
After the Redhawks won both contests against the Cougars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Seattle won 91-81. Seattle did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (28-39; 71.8 percent). Chicago State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 25.5).
Second-chance opportunities might be few and far between for Chicago State in this contest. The Cougars currently rank 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while Seattle ranks 96th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Seattle ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Chicago State ranks 242nd (17.1).
The Redhawks rank 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Cougars rank 269th (27.6).
Seattle ranks 80th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Chicago State ranks 237th (37.9).
The Redhawks rank 74th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Cougars rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Seattle ranks 177th in steals per game (5.2) while Chicago State ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
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The Redhawks have been outscored by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Seattle has defeated opponents by an average of 6.7 points.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
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