Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Chicago State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Cougars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars are hosting the game at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with the Cougars being the favored team playing at home against the Wildcats.

BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +6

This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.

WHY BET THE BETHUNE-COOKMAN WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Cougars.
• Even though we have Chicago State winning straight-up, we like Bethune-Cookman at +6.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Bethune-Cookman is playing their 11th game of the season today and they currently have a record of 5-5. In their previous ten road games, including those from last year, Bethune-Cookman has gone 3-7. Heading into today’s game, Bethune-Cookman holds a 3-5 ATS record. This includes a 1-4 mark on the road vs. the spread and a 2-1 record at home.

Bethune-Cookman’s games have, on average, featured 146.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 145.6 points so far. In the Wildcats’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 146 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.

The Bethune-Cookman offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 63 points versus Purdue Fort Wayne. During the game, they attempted 13 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Zion Harmon who comes into today’s matchup averaging 15.8. Jakobi Heady also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.9.

Coming into today’s game, the Bethune-Cookman defense is giving up an average of 71.0 points per contest. Bethune-Cookman’s three-point defense is currently 71st in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.0% of their shots vs. Bethune-Cookman.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Cougars?

Chicago State comes into their next game with a 6-9 record, having just won a close game against Valparaiso by a score of 63-62. When playing on the road, they have a record of 3-3, while at home they have a record of 1-5. Chicago State has a current against-the-spread record of 6-5-1 heading into today’s game. Over their last five games, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Chicago State have had an average of 138.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 140.1 points. Their over/under record is 6-6-0. The Cougars’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 139 points per game.

In their previous game, the Cougars’ offense finished with 63 points, which is right in line with their current average of 66.4 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Wesley Cardet Jr. with 28 points. Jahsean Corbett also added 14 points for the Cougars.

The Cougars’ defense is presently ranked 161st nationally, allowing an average of 71.5 points per contest. Chicago State’s three-point defense is currently 80th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 47.1% of their shots vs. Chicago State.