The Chicago State Cougars (3-8) will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they take on the DePaul Blue Demons (5-2) at Wintrust Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Chicago State Cougars at DePaul Blue Demons Free Prediction
The Cougars are hoping for a better outcome after their 104-55 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in their last game. Indiana won the rebounding battle. The Hoosiers had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. 10), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (52 vs. 33). Anthony Harris led Chicago State in scoring with 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The last time the Blue Demons were in action, they dismantled the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 80-58. The Blue Demons had a much better free throw rate (0.386 vs. 0.097) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.8 vs. 40.5). Max Strus was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The offensive glass should be a huge edge for DePaul in this meeting. The Blue Demons rank 62nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), while Chicago State ranks 323rd in defensive rebounding percentage (66.9 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
DePaul ranks 69th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Chicago State ranks 260th in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
The Blue Demons rank 71st in assists per game (15.1) while the Cougars rank 261st in assists allowed per game (18.1).
Chicago State ranks 74th in steals per game (7.1) while DePaul ranks 174th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
The Blue Demons rank 202nd in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Cougars rank 278th (16.8).
DePaul averages 3.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 136th in the nation. Chicago State ranks 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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