Jones Convocation Center will host UTRGV Vaqueros vs Chicago State Cougars action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
UTRGV Vaqueros vs Chicago State Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago State Cougars are 2-20 so far on the season, and 3-7 ATS vs the number. The UTRGV Vaqueros, meanwhile, are 10-11 and 1-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago State go 8-2 and the UTRGV Vaqueros go 1-0 on betting totals.
This game puts the Chicago State Cougars, most recently No. 334 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the UTRGV Vaqueros, who rate No. 335 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago State has the nation's No. 247-rated offensive output, at 66.41 PPG. The visiting UTRGV Vaqueros defense ranks No. 238 allowing on average 78.52 PPG. The Cougars FG% has averaged 40.06% so far, less than the Chicago State Vaqueros marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.67% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Greg Bowie scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Vaqueros to a win (they lost 79-76 to Seattle at UTPA Fieldhouse on Saturday).
Chicago State suffered a 89-78 loss against Cal State-Bakersfield on Saturday, getting 20 points from Anthony Harris in a losing effort at Jones Convocation Center.
- UTRGV is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
- UTRGV is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago State
- UTRGV is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago State
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Chicago State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Chicago State is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing UTRGV
- Chicago State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against UTRGV
Next Betting Matchups
UTRGV home to Wayland Baptist, Tuesday, January 30th
Chicago State at Cal State-Bakersfield, Thursday, February 1st
