The Eastern Illinois Panthers (0-2) begin their home schedule at Lantz Arena as 19.5-point favorites against the Chicago State Cougars (1-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 145 points and action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars at Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Panthers fell to the Wisconsin Badgers, 65-52, while the Cougars were defeated by the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 98-85.
Chicago State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (25-35; 71.4 percent) while Eastern Illinois had a better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 14.4). George Dixon led the way for Eastern Illinois, finishing with 11 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Xavier Johnson was a key piece for Chicago State with 19 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Chicago State at Eastern Illinois Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Eastern Illinois ranks 153rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while Chicago State ranks 327th (14.9).
- The Panthers average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 162nd in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 293rd in assists allowed per game (16.9).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 153rd in steals per game (6.2) while Chicago State ranks 263rd in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Panthers rank 152nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Cougars rank 300th (31.4).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 109th in blocks per game (3.7) while Chicago State ranks 249th (2.2).
