The Alabama State Hornets (0-6) will be in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St when they clash against the Chicago State Cougars (3-5). The game begins at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, November 30, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Alabama State Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hornets lost big to the Chattanooga Mocs, 74-56, while the Cougars were beaten by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 71-62.
Chicago State held Jacksonville State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 32.0) while Alabama State had a free throw rate of 0.231 (above their season average of 0.211). Alabama State rallied around Tobi Ewuosho, who finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Andrew Lewis had a good outing for Chicago State, contributing 18 points and six rebounds.
It could be an error-filled game for the Chicago State offense. Dating back to last season, Chicago State ranks 340th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Alabama State has forced the 49th-most turnovers in the nation (21.5 percent).
Chicago State Cougars vs. Alabama State Hornets ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alabama State, ATS Winner – Alabama State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Alabama State ranks 77th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Chicago State ranks 316th (26.8).
- The Hornets rank 177th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Cougars rank 254th (2.3).
- Alabama State ranks 245th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Chicago State ranks 320th (17.4).
- The Hornets rank 144th in steals per game (6.4) while the Cougars rank 273rd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Alabama State ranks 230th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Chicago State ranks 313th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
