The Chicago State Cougars hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Wednesday as they look to cover the point spread at Welsh-Ryan Arena against the Northwestern Wildcats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Northwestern Wildcats to cover the point spread in this one found them as -26.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Chicago State Cougars vs Northwestern Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northwestern Wildcats sport a record of 7-2 and 6-2 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Chicago State Cougars have 3-6 and 0-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-5 for the Northwestern Wildcats and 1-0 for the Chicago State Cougars.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 283-rated Chicago State Cougars taking on the No. 33-rated Northwestern Wildcats in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Northwestern's No. 76 nationally ranked offense (78.33 points per game) against a Chicago State Cougars defense that sits as the No. 231 at 78.78 PPG. The Northwestern Wildcats have been averaging 46.08% from the field, more than the Cougars have managed so far this season (41.82% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cougars got 16 points from Trayvon Palmer, but it was Saint Louis that prevailed in a 45-43 final on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena.
Northwestern cruised to victory on Sunday, running New Orleans out of the gym and running up a 83-49 score at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State at DePaul, Saturday, December 17th
Northwestern at Dayton, Saturday, December 17th