The Cougars hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the North Dakota Sioux pay a visit to Jones Convocation Center on the college basketball betting menu.

This season, the Cougars are 3-20 overall and 0-0 ATS ATS, while the Sioux are 10-12 and 1-0 ATS against the number. As for the totals, Chicago State boasts a 0-0 on the OU, and North Dakota is 0-1.



View North Dakota vs Chicago State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 315-ranked Cougars and the No. 239-rated Sioux in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 69-53 win for the Sioux on Thursday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Chicago State's No. 145-rated squad against North Dakota's No. 173-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Chicago State rates No. 233 in the country with 5.5 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 189 nationally with 6 per match.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, North Dakota owns the country's No. 304-rated mark, allowing 77 points per game on the highway. Chicago State, on the other hand, rates No. 146 in scoring at home.

North Dakota was a 70-58 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Texas-Pan American. North Dakota got 15 points from Brandon Brekke but lost anyway, 70-58, to Texas-Pan American on Saturday at UTPA Fieldhouse.

Chicago State was a 63-57 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against IUPU Fort Wayne. Lee Fisher scored 19 points leading the Cougars to a 63-57 victory over IUPU Fort Wayne at Jones Convocation Center on Tuesday.

Next up:
North Dakota at NJIT, Saturday, February 11
Chicago State home to Utah Valley, Saturday, February 11