The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (2-2) clash against the Chicago State Cougars (0-5) in the Cayman Islands Classic – Mainland at Freedom Hall Civic Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Chicago State Cougars vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Prediction
The Cougars are trying to rebound after their 87-46 loss to the Akron Zips in their last contest. Akron’s 0.632 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Chicago State, who had a rate of 0.330. The Zips’ mark was above their season average of 0.556, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 0.399. Chicago State’s Christian Jacob played well, putting up 11 points.
In the Buccaneers’ last game, they edged the Winthrop Eagles, 76-74. East Tennessee State out-rebounded Winthrop. The Buccaneers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. three) and total rebounds (42 vs. 28). Isaiah Tisdale led East Tennessee State in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting from the field.
East Tennessee State could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. Dating back to last season, the Buccaneers rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while Chicago State is 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.444). Ball security could be troublesome for the Cougars. They rank 325th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent), while the Buccaneers have forced the 35th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.5 percent).
Chicago State Cougars at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Chicago State ranks 314th (18.2).
The Buccaneers rank 52nd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Cougars rank 313th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
East Tennessee State averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 58th in the country. Chicago State ranks 265th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
The Buccaneers average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 20th in the country. The Cougars rank 215th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
East Tennessee State ranks 196th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Chicago State ranks 303rd (17.0).
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