The Chicago State Cougars (1-2) will travel to Mackey Arena to take on the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Boilermakers fell to the Marquette Golden Eagles, 65-55, while the Cougars lost big to the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 98-34.
Chicago State had a better free throw rate (0.234 vs. 0.264) while Purdue had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 28.6). Matt Haarms was a key piece for Purdue with 14 points and eight rebounds. Chicago State was lifted by Andrew Lewis, who finished with 14 points.
The productive offense of Purdue will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Chicago State. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Boilermakers rank 10th in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 354th in defensive efficiency. The Boilermakers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Chicago State Cougars at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Purdue ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Chicago State ranks 324th (14.9).
- The Boilermakers average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. The Cougars rank 294th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
- Purdue ranks 78th in blocks per game (4.1) while Chicago State ranks 247th (2.3).
- The Boilermakers rank 40th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Cougars rank 293rd (38.7).
- Purdue ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Chicago State ranks 268th (7.7).
