The New Mexico State Aggies (17-4, 6-1 WAC) welcome the Chicago State Cougars (3-19, 0-7 WAC) to Pan American Center. The Aggies have won their last six games, while the Cougars have lost 11 games in a row. The game gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. New Mexico State Aggies Betting Odds
In their last game, the Aggies defeated the UMKC Kangaroos, 70-54, while the Cougars lost big to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, 77-46.
The Aggies, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6, had a ridiculous mark of 57.1 and held the Kangaroos to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.510). Chicago State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.349 (above their season average of 0.235). Terrell Brown was a key piece for New Mexico State with 15 points. Anthony Harris, meanwhile played well for Chicago State, finishing with 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Aggies dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last contest, New Mexico State won 97-70. New Mexico State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.4 vs. 17.5). Chicago State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (23-27; 85.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-octane offense of New Mexico State will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Chicago State. The Aggies currently rank 31st in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 350th in defensive efficiency. The Aggies figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Also, the Cougars, who rank 322nd in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), will face off against the Aggies, who rank 10th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.6 percent).
Chicago State Cougars at New Mexico State Aggies Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – New Mexico State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Mexico State ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Chicago State ranks 285th (14.6).
- The Aggies rank fifth in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Cougars rank 191st (8.2).
- New Mexico State ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Chicago State ranks 127th (3.7).
- The Aggies rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Cougars rank 249th (38.2).
- New Mexico State ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.0) while Chicago State ranks 242nd (16.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 54.4 points per game (8.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
- The Aggies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 10.8 for the season.
