The Chicago State Cougars (3-4) will be in the Emerald Coast Classic at The Arena at NW Florida St when they square off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-3). Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last contest. The Cougars fell to the Florida State Seminoles, 113-56, while the Gamecocks were defeated by the Purdue Boilermakers, 81-49.
Jacksonville State held Purdue to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.0 (below their season average of 43.4) while Chicago State forced Florida State into a turnover percentage of 18.3 (above the 15.1 mark opponents have averaged against Chicago State this season). Chicago State’s Andrew Lewis had a good game, recording 18 points. Jacksonville State received a boost from De’Torrion Ware, who recorded 13 points and five rebounds.
Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Chicago State in this meeting. Since the 2018-19 season, the Cougars rank 332nd in offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 percent), while Jacksonville State ranks 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).
Jacksonville State vs. Chicago State Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Chicago State, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Jacksonville State ranks 21st in rebounds per game (39.4) while Chicago State ranks 311th (31.4).
- The Gamecocks rank 85th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Cougars rank 247th (2.3).
- Chicago State averages 15.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 329th in the nation. Jacksonville State ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Gamecocks rank 42nd in steals per game (7.6) while the Cougars rank 276th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- Jacksonville State ranks 104th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Chicago State ranks 312th (17.5).
