The Chicago State Cougars (4-12, 0-1 WAC) and the Seattle Redhawks (7-9, 0-1 WAC) go head-to-head at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action starts at 1:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Seattle Redhawks at Chicago State Cougars ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Cougars were blown out by the Utah Valley Wolverines, 94-73, while the Redhawks fell to the Kansas City Roos, 90-86.
Seattle held Kansas City to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 26.3) while Chicago State did a great job of getting and making free throws (22-28; 78.6 percent). Chicago State was led by Andrew Lewis, who contributed 16 points and seven rebounds. Terrell Brown, meanwhile fueled Seattle with 20 points, nine rebounds and five steals.
The Redhawks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Seattle won 77-57. Seattle out-rebounded Chicago State. The Redhawks had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. 8), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 21) and total rebounds (40 vs. 29). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for Chicago State in this meeting. The Cougars currently rank 269th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while Seattle ranks 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent). Also, the Redhawks rank 15th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Cougars rank 303rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.6 percent).
Seattle Redhawks vs. Chicago State Cougars Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Seattle, ATS Winner – Seattle, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seattle ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.9) while Chicago State ranks 252nd (31.8).
- The Redhawks rank 146th in steals per game (5.9) while the Cougars rank 176th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- Chicago State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Seattle ranks 50th (2.8).
- The Redhawks rank 104th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while the Cougars rank 240th (17.6).
- Seattle ranks 139th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Chicago State ranks 229th (18.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 0.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 88.4 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
