Worthen Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Ball State Cardinals and the visiting Chicago State Cougars in college hoops betting odds action on Thursday.
Chicago State Cougars vs Ball State Cardinals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 8-4 and 2-5 ATS Ball State Cardinals will face the 4-11 Chicago State Cougars, who own a 4-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Ball State Cardinals are 3-4 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Chicago State Cougars are 1-4.
This college basketball game matches up the No. (Ball State) and the No. 292 (Chicago State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Ball State's No. 199-ranked scoring average of 69.17 PPG, against a Chicago State Cougars defense rated No. 228 and allowing 78.07 PPG. The Ball State Cardinals FG% has averaged 42.73% to date this season, more than the Chicago State Cougars shooters have managed so far (41.05% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago State suffered a 101-93 loss against Oakland on Monday, getting 18 points from Fred Sims Jr. in a losing effort at Athletics Center Orena.
The Cardinals grabbed a 63-62 win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday, behind a 16-point effort from Bo Calhoun at Worthen Arena.
- Chicago State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Ball State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- Ball State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
- Ball State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State home to Seattle, Saturday, January 9th
Ball State at Toledo, Wednesday, January 6th
