The Chicago State Cougars (3-17, 0-5 WAC) will attempt to snap their nine-game losing streak when they square off with the Utah Valley Wolverines (14-7, 3-3 WAC) at Jones Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Utah Valley Wolverines at Chicago State Cougars ATS Prediction
In the Wolverines’ last outing, they topped the UMKC Kangaroos, 75-67. The Wolverines held the Kangaroos to an offensive rebounding percentage of 4.2 (below their season average of 25.6). The Kangaroos had a free throw rate of 0.118 (below their season average of 0.222). With 23 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Jake Toolson was the top scorer from either team.
The Cougars were blown out by the Seattle Redhawks in their last matchup, 75-47. Seattle out-rebounded Chicago State. The Redhawks had 14 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Cougars had eight and 27, respectively. With 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting, Cameron Bowles led Chicago State in scoring.
After the Wolverines won both meetings against the Cougars last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Utah Valley won 97-57. The Wolverines made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.672 vs. 0.386).
It might be a tough game for Chicago State on the offensive glass. The Cougars are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 308th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.4 percent. Meanwhile, Utah Valley ranks 56th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent. Moreover, the Wolverines’ 18th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.561) will go head-to-head against the Cougars’ 340th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.560).
Utah Valley Wolverines vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah Valley ranks 59th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while Chicago State ranks 250th (38.4).
The Wolverines rank 115th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Cougars rank 264th (27.4).
Utah Valley ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (13.0) while Chicago State ranks 243rd (17.0).
The Wolverines rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Cougars rank 126th (3.8).
Utah Valley ranks 126th in steals per game (6.2) while Chicago State ranks 194th in steals allowed per game (8.3).
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The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
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