The Chicago State Cougars (0-6) meet the Jackson State Tigers (0-4) in the Cayman Islands Classic – Mainland at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Jackson State Tigers vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were topped by the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 75-60. Sam Houston State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Bearkats had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 24) and total rebounds (40 vs. 31). Chris Howell was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Cougars lost big to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last matchup, 86-61. Converting at the free throw line was one of East Tennessee State’s biggest strengths. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Cougars were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). With 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Anthony Harris was the top scorer from either team.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Cougars will look to push the more half-court-oriented Tigers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cougars rank 49th in possessions per game while the Tigers are 327th.
Jackson State vs. Chicago State ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Jackson State ranks 66th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while Chicago State ranks 314th (18.2).
The Tigers rank 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Cougars rank 268th (24.1).
Jackson State ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Chicago State ranks 213th (6.8).
The Tigers rank 164th in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while the Cougars rank 251st (4.6).
Jackson State averages 33.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 252nd in the NCAA. Chicago State ranks 309th in rebounds allowed per game (39.7).
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