The Northwestern Wildcats will hit the floor running against the away Chicago State Cougars Sunday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northwestern Wildcats betting line opened as -24-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Chicago State Cougars vs Northwestern Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Northwestern Wildcats are 7-1 overall and 3-3-2 ATS, while the Chicago State Cougars are 3-7 and 3-0 ATS. As for the betting totals, Northwestern boasts a 4-4 on the OU, and Chicago State is 0-3.
The Northwestern Wildcats sit at No. 251 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago State Cougars sit at No. 289 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Northwestern's No. 79-ranked scoring average of 78.62 PPG, against a Chicago State Cougars defense rated No. 218 and allowing 76.2 PPG. The Northwestern Wildcats FG% has averaged 48.28% to date this season, more than the Chicago State Cougars shooters have managed so far (42.25% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago State got 14 points from Kieran Woods but lost anyway, 71-53, to Valparaiso on Friday at Jones Convocation Center.
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northwestern
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Northwestern
- Northwestern is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago State
- Northwestern is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago State
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State at Minnesota, Wednesday, December 16th
Northwestern at Miss Valley State, Tuesday, December 15th
