The New Mexico State Aggies (25-4, 13-1 WAC) visit Jones Convocation Center to square off with the Chicago State Cougars (3-26, 0-14 WAC). The Aggies have won their last 14 games, while the Cougars have lost 18 consecutive games. The game starts at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Chicago State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars fell to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 82-77, while the Aggies won big over the UMKC Kangaroos, 75-55.
New Mexico State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 37.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.524). For those same stats, UMKC put up marks of 15.6 and 0.470, respectively. Chicago State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.220). Chicago State rallied around Travon Bell, who recorded 26 points. Meanwhile, Johnny McCants fueled New Mexico State with 12 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Terrell Brown led the Aggies to an 83-39 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. New Mexico State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Chicago State. The Aggies had a rate of 0.125, while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.018.
Chicago State might struggle to score as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. New Mexico State ranks 41st in defensive efficiency while the Cougars rank 352nd in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Aggies could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank eighth in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 37.4 percent. The Cougars, meanwhile, rank 333rd at securing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 66.6 percent.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Chicago State Cougars Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Chicago State ranks 312th (14.8).
- The Aggies rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Cougars rank 203rd (7.6).
- New Mexico State ranks second in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Chicago State ranks 98th (3.3).
- The Aggies rank third in rebounds allowed per game (28.9) while the Cougars rank 269th (38.6).
- New Mexico State ranks second in assists allowed per game (8.9) while Chicago State ranks 257th (17.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 12.2 for the season.
