Radford Highlanders vs Chicago State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Highlanders versus the Cougars? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NEC. The game will be played at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Radford comes into this non-conference matchup as the -14.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.

RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +14.5

This game will be played at Ocean Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Cougars.
• Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +14.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.

Can the Highlanders Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games

The Highlanders faced a tough challenge on Thursday, November 21st, losing 79-51 to Clemson on the road. Radford entered the game as +21.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Radford trailed 38-26 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game came in at 130, under the O/U line of 144.

Radford’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 30.9% shooting from the field. They connected on only 4 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 34.5%.

The Highlanders managed just 2 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, while hitting 68.4% of their free throws (13/19). Chauncey Wiggins led the way with 16 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three-point range (2/4).

Radford’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 14/26.

From beyond the arc, Radford’s opponents shot 47%, knocking down 11 of 23 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 81% rate.

Will Chicago State Make it Happen at Home?

Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games

Chicago State’s season continued with a 97-61 road loss to Indiana State on Friday. The Cougars entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Chicago State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 62. The Cougars will need to address their defensive issues moving forward.

Chicago State’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 14.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed just 4 assists as a team.

Samage Teel led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes and shooting 70% overall. Markus Harding added 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.

Chicago State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 60 attempts.

Inside the arc, they gave up 19 baskets on 27 attempts, a 70% conversion rate. From three-point range, they allowed 15 made threes on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting percentage. The opposing team also went 14/21 from the free-throw line, shooting 66%.