Northern Illinois Huskies at Chicago State Cougars ATS Prediction 12/19/19

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The Northern Illinois Huskies (6-5) will travel to the Jones Convocation Center to challenge the Chicago State Cougars (4-8). The game is scheduled to start at 8:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

Northern Illinois Huskies at Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Cougars lost big to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 97-59, while the Huskies were beaten by the Pittsburgh Panthers, 59-50.

Northern Illinois held Pittsburgh to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (below their season average of 34.6) while Chicago State had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 vs. 33.3). Jace Colley was a key piece for Chicago State with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois was lifted by Eugene German, who contributed 18 points.

The Huskies won the sole game between these two teams last season, 100-59. The Huskies’ 16.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Cougars, who had a mark of 25.0. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-paced Cougars will look to push the more grind-it-out Huskies. The Cougars currently rank 49th in possessions per game while the Huskies are 287th.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Chicago State Cougars Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Chicago State, ATS Winner – Chicago State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Illinois ranks 28th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Chicago State ranks 250th (31.3).
  • The Huskies average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 89th in the country. The Cougars rank 205th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Chicago State ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Northern Illinois ranks 83rd (3.3).
  • The Huskies rank 69th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Cougars rank 243rd (18.3).
  • Northern Illinois ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Chicago State ranks 186th (8.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 14.0 for the season.