Grand Canyon Antelopes at Chicago State Cougars Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Chicago State Cougars (3-22, 0-10 WAC) and the Grand Canyon Antelopes (14-10, 7-4 WAC) battle at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars will try to put an end to their 14-game losing streak. Action begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Cougars fell to the Bakersfield Roadrunners, 75-62, while the Antelopes were defeated by the UMKC Kangaroos, 87-75.

Grand Canyon had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.9 (above their season average of 30.4) while Chicago State did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent). Travon Bell had a good game for Chicago State, recording 19 points. Meanwhile, Grand Canyon rallied around Michael Finke, who contributed 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this year, Trey Drechsel led the Antelopes to an 80-46 win. He recorded 11 points and six rebounds. One of Grand Canyon’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Chicago State had just 11.

The offense of Chicago State will square off against the stingy defense of Grand Canyon. The Cougars rank 352nd in offensive efficiency, while the Antelopes are 95th in defensive efficiency. The Antelopes figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.

Grand Canyon vs. Chicago State Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Chicago State, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Grand Canyon ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Chicago State ranks 282nd (27.3).
  • The Antelopes rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Cougars rank 193rd (7.6).
  • The Antelopes rank 26th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Cougars rank 262nd (17.1).
  • Grand Canyon ranks 65th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Chicago State ranks 267th (38.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 50.2 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average).
  • The Antelopes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 6.7 for the season.