The Chicago State Cougars (3-20, 0-8 WAC) look to snap their 12-game losing streak when they go head-to-head against the California Baptist Lancers (11-10, 3-5 WAC) at CBU Events Center. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. California Baptist Lancers Betting Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they were blown out by the New Mexico State Aggies, 83-39. New Mexico State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Chicago State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.241), while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.018 (below their season average of 0.239). Anthony Harris was Chicago State’s leading scorer with 11 points on 4-for-15 shooting.
The Lancers beat the Seattle Redhawks in their last matchup, 75-64. The Lancers had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 5.7 (better than their season average of 16.9), while the Redhawks had a free throw rate of 0.182 (below their season average of 0.262). Jordan Heading was California Baptist’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Heading had 24 points and seven rebounds in the first game, in which the Lancers topped the Cougars 77-75. The Lancers made eight of their nine free throws (88.9 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 31.6).
The prolific offense of California Baptist (84th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 109.7) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Chicago State (351st in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 115.7). The Lancers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Chicago State at California Baptist Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – California Baptist, ATS Winner – California Baptist, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
California Baptist ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Chicago State ranks 272nd (27.3).
The Lancers rank 28th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Cougars rank 249th (16.8).
California Baptist ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.1) while Chicago State ranks 263rd (32.4).
The Lancers rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Cougars rank 129th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 26.0, up from 21.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lancers have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
+++++
