The New Mexico State Aggies (17-6, 8-0 WAC) head to Jones Convocation Center to go head-to-head against the Chicago State Cougars (4-19, 0-8 WAC). The Aggies will try to continue their 11-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
New Mexico State Aggies at Chicago State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last game, the Cougars lost big to the Kansas City Roos, 69-51, while the Aggies had no trouble getting past the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 72-52.
New Mexico State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 33.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.569 (above their season average of 0.538). For those same stats, Grand Canyon was 15.2 and 0.439, respectively. Chicago State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (19-26; 73.1 percent). Chicago State was led by Solomon Hunt, who recorded 14 points and seven rebounds. Johnny McCants, meanwhile played well for New Mexico State, contributing 17 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Trevelin Queen led the Aggies to a 93-54 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points. The Aggies’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cougars. New Mexico State had a rate of 12.5, while Chicago State posted a mark of 24.3.
Chicago State might struggle to put up points as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. New Mexico State ranks 36th in defensive efficiency while the Cougars rank 348th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Aggies, who rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.4 percent), will square off against the Cougars, who rank 314th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.3 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies at Chicago State Cougars Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Chicago State ranks 260th (17.5).
- The Aggies rank 128th in steals per game (6.4) while the Cougars rank 212th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- New Mexico State is fifth in the country with 2.0 blocks allowed per game while Chicago State is 11th with 2.3 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aggies rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Cougars rank 266th (17.8).
- New Mexico State ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (28.1) while Chicago State ranks 153rd (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aggies have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.4, down from 19.2 for the season.
