College hoops betting interest focuses on the Chicago State vs Benedictine College battle Monday at Jones Convocation Center as the Cougars look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

The Ravens will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 0-0 ATS against the number this season, while the Cougars are 2-1 ATS. Benedictine College is 0-0 on the totals; Chicago State is 1-2.



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How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Ravens is ranked No. 146 in NCAA hoops at 36 per game. Contrast that with Chicago State’s No. 222 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Chicago State is the No. 72-ranked team in the country at 7.3 per game, while Benedictine College rates No. 280 at 5 per game.

Defensively, Benedictine College features the nation's No. 249-rated defense on the road, allowing 74 points per game. Chicago State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 141 nationally in scoring at home.

Benedictine College was a 74-70 loser in its last match on the road against Nebraska Omaha. The Ravens got 18 points from Charlie Wallrapp, but it was Nebraska Omaha that prevailed in a 74-70 final on Tuesday at Ralston Sports and Event Center.

Chicago State lost its last outing, an 83-78 result against NJIT on January 12. Matt Ross scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 83-78 to NJIT at Fleisher Center on Saturday).

Next up:
Chicago State home to Houston Baptist, Saturday, January 19