Chicago State Cougars vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/23

The Cougars and Wildcats are set to face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Wildcats will host the game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 132.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home against the Cougars.

CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +24.5

This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Even though we have Northwestern winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +24.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Can the Chicago State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Today’s game against Northwestern will be played by Chicago State, who has a season record of 3-9. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, Chicago State has a record of 1-4. Chicago State has an ATS record of 4-5-1, which is below .500. When examining their performance in the last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through 12 games, Chicago State has an over/under record of 5-5-0, with their games averaging 139.4 points per game on average. The Cougars’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 130 points per game.

In their latest game, Chicago State offense put up 69 points against Delaware State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 35.4% and made 8 threes. Wesley Cardet Jr. led the team in scoring, putting up 22 points. Additionally, Brent Davis contributed 16 points for the Cougars.

On defense, Chicago State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.8 points per game. Chicago State will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Delaware State to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.

Can Northwestern Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Northwestern currently has a record of 7-1 after eight games. In their last ten home games, which includes last year, Northwestern has a record of 8-2. Prior to today’s game, Northwestern’s ATS record stands at 3-3-1. In their previous five games, the team has a solid 4-1 record vs. the spread.

Northwestern’s games have, on average, featured 140.6 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 134.1 points so far. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 161 points per game.

In their latest game, Northwestern offense put up 92 points against Purdue. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47% and made 10 threes. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Boo Buie with 31 points, while Ty Berry also added 21 to the scoreboard.

Coming into today’s game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 65.9 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Chicago State, the Northwestern defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Northwestern made 20 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.