UTRGV looks to cover the Vaqueros-Cougars pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 9-12 mark when they host Chicago State in college basketball betting action.
Chicago State Cougars vs UTRGV Vaqueros Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago State Cougars will look to cover the spread vs the UTRGV Vaqueros on Saturday, as the Cougars are 2-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Vaqueros are 2-0 ATS. Chicago State is 4-2-1 against the total, while UTRGV is 1-1 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 339-ranked UTRGV Vaqueros and the No. 304-rated Chicago State Cougars in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Chicago State Cougars rank No. 213 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34.48 per game. That compares with UTRGV’s No. 87 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where UTRGV is college basketball's No. 25-ranked team at 9.38 per game, while the Chicago State Cougars rate No. 153 with 7.19 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Cougars and Lakers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Roosevelt was handed a 77-57 defeat on Wednesday at Jones Convocation Center.
UTRGV suffered a 79-66 loss against Grand Canyon on Saturday, getting 23 points from Antonio Green in a losing effort at UTPA Fieldhouse.
- Chicago State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
- Chicago State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Chicago State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing UTRGV
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UTRGV
- UTRGV is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
- UTRGV is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago State
- UTRGV is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago State
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago State home to Cal State-Bakersfield, Thursday, January 26th
UTRGV at Utah Valley, Thursday, January 26th
