The Indiana State Sycamores (6-4) welcome the Chicago State Cougars (4-9) to Hulman Center. The Sycamores are a 26.5-point favorite and will try to extend their six-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 151 points and action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Indiana State Sycamores ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Sycamores defeated the Tennessee State Tigers, 78-72, while the Cougars lost to the Northern Illinois Huskies, 75-60.
The Sycamores had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.458 (above their season average of 0.265) and had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 16.8). Chicago State, on the other hand, held Northern Illinois to an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.8 (below their season average of 32.6). Tyreke Key played well for Indiana State, recording 31 points and eight rebounds. Chicago State rallied around Xavier Johnson, who recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Matchups including the Cougars have typically gone under the projected point total (66.7 percent). Chicago State heads into the game with records of 4-9 straight up (SU) and 4-5 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Chicago State, Sycamores games have a tendency to go over the total (66.7 percent). Further, Indiana State owns records of 6-4 SU and 6-3 ATS.
The aggressive Indiana State offense might be getting to the charity stripe a lot in this matchup. The Sycamores rank 26th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.286, while Chicago State ranks 328th in FTA rate allowed (0.294). This game should be a battle of conflicting styles. The fast-paced Cougars rank 58th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Sycamores rank 278th.
Chicago State vs. Indiana State Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Indiana State ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Chicago State ranks 178th (8.5).
- The Sycamores rank 209th in rebounds per game (32.9) while the Cougars rank 227th (31.8).
- Indiana State averages 19.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 197th in the nation. Chicago State ranks 199th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Sycamores rank 131st in assists allowed per game (12.9) while the Cougars rank 234th (17.6).
- Chicago State ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Indiana State ranks 62nd (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (4.2 below their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.8, down from 14.1 for the season.
