Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana State Sycamores Prediction, 11/22/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana State Sycamores

Date: Friday, November 22, 2024

Location: Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN

TV: ESPN+

Hulman Center is the location where the Indiana State Sycamores (2-2) will take on the Chicago State Cougars (0-5) on Friday.

The Chicago State Cougars stepped onto the hardwood against Eastern Kentucky and ended up losing by a score of 86-66 in their last contest. Chicago State wrapped up the game with a 39.3% field goal percentage (24 out of 61) and converted 9 of their 25 3-point attempts. From the charity stripe, the Cougars knocked down 9 of 14 shots for a rate of 64.3%. In terms of pulling down rebounds, they compiled a total of 34 with 6 of them being on the offensive end. They also doled out 15 dimes for this contest as well as forcing 10 turnovers and earning 8 steals. In reference to defense, Chicago State let their opponent shoot 46.7% from the field on 35 out of 75 shooting. Eastern Kentucky totaled 25 dimes and had 10 steals in this game. Moreover, Eastern Kentucky had 45 rebounds (14 offensive, 31 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Eastern Kentucky ended up going 41.7% at the charity stripe by converting 5 of 12 attempts. They made 11 of their 30 tries from distance. In reference to fouls, the Cougars finished with 13 while Eastern Kentucky finished the game with 14 fouls.

Gabe Spinelli is a player who was a contributor in this matchup. He accounted for 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting. He saw the court for 27 minutes and pulled down 5 rebounds. He finished shooting 55.6% from the field and also distributed 2 dimes.

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Chicago State heads into this one with a record of 0-5 for the campaign. They are giving up possession 15.2 times per contest and as a group they are committing 20.8 personal fouls per contest. As a unit, Chicago State is collecting 34.2 rebounds per game and has earned 45 assists on the season, which ranks 331st in Division 1 in terms of passing. The Cougars are connecting on 28.9% on three-point shots (33 of 114) and 68.2% from the charity stripe. They currently have an average of 58.6 points per contest (355th in D-1) while going 33.3% from the floor.

On the defensive end of the court, the Cougars have forced 11.2 turnovers per game while drawing 16.0 fouls. They give up 34.4% on shots from beyond the arc while they are 356th in college basketball in opponents PPG (86.4). The Cougars defensively are allowing a shooting percentage of 47.1% (153 of 325) and they relinquish 47.0 rebounds per contest as a squad. They are 350th in college basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 93 surrendered for the year.

The last time they took the court, the Indiana State Sycamores got the victory with a final of 94-84 against Ball State. The Sycamores were able to pull down 20 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds totaling 30 in the matchup. They gave up possession 13 times, while getting 4 steals for this contest. Ball State was called for 22 personal fouls in this contest which got the Sycamores to the free throw line for a total of 29 tries. They were able to bury 26 of the free throws for a percentage of 89.7%. When talking about shots from 3-point land, Indiana State made 12 of 27 attempts (44.4%). In all, the Sycamores ended up going 28 out of 56 from the floor which had them sitting at 50.0%. The Sycamores permitted Ball State to bury 22 of their 57 attempts from the floor which gave them a percentage of 38.6% for the matchup. They shot 29.2% from beyond the perimeter via 7 of 24 and finished the contest at 33 of 46 at the free throw line (71.7%). When it comes to cleaning up the glass, Indiana State allowed Ball State to snag 36 in all (10 offensive).

Camp Wagner ended up being important for the Sycamores in the game. He totaled 19 points in his 33 minutes on the hardwood and had 1 assist in the matchup. He converted 6 out of 11 in this matchup giving him a rate of 54.5%, and added 5 rebounds.

Indiana State has a win-loss record of 2-2 on the year. The Sycamores are responsible for committing 18.0 fouls per game and they shoot 74.7% from the charity stripe. They are dishing out assists 16.3 times per game (97th in D-1) and they turn it over 15.8 times per contest. Indiana State has totaled 323 pts this year (80.8 per contest) and they pull down 41.5 rebounds per contest. When it comes to offensive execution, the Sycamores are shooting 44.2% from the field, which ranks 227th in the nation.

The Sycamores are ranked 285th in college basketball in PPG given up with 76.5. They are able to force 14.3 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 42.9% from the floor (209th in college hoops). The Indiana State defense gives up 32.7% on shots from 3-point land (33 of 101) and opponents are making 69.3% of their free throw attempts. They concede 13.3 assists and 36.0 rebounds every game, which ranks them 216th and 244th in college hoops.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Chicago State

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