Utah Valley Wolverines at Chicago State Cougars Betting Prediction 01/02/20

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The Chicago State Cougars (4-11) and the Utah Valley Wolverines (6-9) face off at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game begins at 8:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Utah Valley Wolverines at Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds

In their last game, the Cougars were blown out by the Missouri Tigers, 91-33, while the Wolverines defeated the Antelope Valley Pioneers, 80-65.

The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.138) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.431). Chicago State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.145). Chicago State was led by Noah Bigirumwami, who had two points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah White had a good game for Utah Valley, putting up 15 points and nine rebounds.

The Wolverines dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Utah Valley won 103-71. Utah Valley out-rebounded Chicago State. The Wolverines had 15 offensive rebounds and 40 total rebounds, while the Cougars had eight and 21, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Conflicting paces will be on display in this battle. Chicago State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (66th in possessions per game), while Utah Valley has been more half-court-oriented (174th in possessions per game).

Utah Valley Wolverines at Chicago State Cougars ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah Valley, ATS Winner – Utah Valley, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Utah Valley ranks 127th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Chicago State ranks 254th (31.8).
  • The Cougars rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Wolverines rank 62nd (3.5).
  • Utah Valley ranks 168th in steals per game (5.7) while Chicago State ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (8.9).
  • The Wolverines rank 125th in assists per game (12.5) while the Cougars rank 238th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
  • Utah Valley ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Chicago State ranks 235th (18.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 27.6, up from 17.5 for the season.