The Chicago State Cougars (3-24, 0-12 WAC) and the Seattle Redhawks (14-12, 2-9 WAC) square off at Redhawk Center. The Cougars will attempt to put an end to their 16-game losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Seattle Redhawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Redhawks beat the UMKC Kangaroos, 69-64, while the Cougars were blown out by the Utah Valley Wolverines, 103-71.
Seattle was 5-11 on three pointers (45.5 percent). UMKC, on the other hand, was 6-23 (26.1 percent). Chicago State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.9 vs. 15.2). Seattle’s Terrell Brown had a good game, recording 21 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Patrick Szpir played a pivotal role for Chicago State with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Anand Hundal led the Redhawks to a 75-47 victory. He scored a game-high 17 points. Seattle had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.4 vs. 19.5). Chicago State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-20; 75.0 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Seattle should have a significant advantage. The Redhawks defense ranks 27th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Chicago State offense is ranked 345th in effective field goal percentage (0.448).
Chicago State vs. Seattle Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Seattle, ATS Winner – Seattle, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Seattle ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Chicago State ranks 268th (17.3).
- The Redhawks rank 87th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Cougars rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Redhawks rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Cougars rank 284th (27.2).
- Seattle ranks 71st in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Chicago State ranks 278th (38.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 34.0, up from 23.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 46.0 points per game (25.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 51.4 points per game (15.0 below their season average).
