The New Mexico State Aggies host Chicago State on Thursday, looking to build on their 25-5 mark against the 3-28 Cougars in college basketball betting action at Orleans Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Chicago State Cougars opened as 24-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Chicago State Cougars vs New Mexico State Aggies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 25-5 and 8-2-1 ATS New Mexico State Aggies will face the 3-28 Chicago State Cougars, who own a 6-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the New Mexico State Aggies are 3-8 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Chicago State Cougars are 11-4.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 42 (New Mexico State) and the No. 337 (Chicago State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Mexico State's No. 123-ranked offense, averaging 75.03 PPG, against a Cougars defense that ranks No. 261 at 85.77 PPG. The Aggies field goal percentage has averaged 46.15% so far, more than the Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.87% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars got a 20-point performance from Deionte Simmons, who added 11 rebounds, as Chicago State ran past UMKC 96-82 on Saturday at Jones Convocation Center.
The Aggies got 18 points from Jemerrio Jones as New Mexico State ran past UTRGV 86-71 on Saturday at UTPA Fieldhouse.
- Chicago State is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico State
- New Mexico State is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games
- New Mexico State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago State
