Chicago State Cougars vs Saint Louis Billikens NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Billikens? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Saint Louis being favored by -25.5 over Chicago State.
CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +25.5
This game will be played at Chaifetz Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Billikens.
- Even though we have Saint Louis winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +25.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Cougars Stand a Chance in St. Louis?
Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games
Chicago State’s season struggles continued with a 98-76 loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Monday, dropping them to 0-10. The Cougars, who were +20 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.
After a 47-25 deficit at halftime, Chicago State scored 51 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 51. The total points for the game reached 174, well over the 140.5 O/U line.
Chicago State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, with two-point shooting at 50% (16/32) and three-point shooting at 27.3% (9/33). They also hit 63% of their free throws, going 17/27 from the line.
The Cougars grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Troy McKoy Jr. led the team with 15 points, while Matthew Robinson Jr., Ben Nau, and Ben Oosterbaan each added 13 points. Kendall Blue and Ryan Lafferty contributed 11 points apiece.
Chicago State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, going 19/32.
From beyond the arc, the Cougars’ defense allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 30 free throws, shooting 85%.
Can Saint Louis Grab a Win at Home?
Saint Louis fell to 4-3 on the season after a 78-61 road loss to San Francisco on Thursday. The Billikens entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 33-29 at halftime, Saint Louis allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.
Saint Louis struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 24 three-point attempts for a 16.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.8%, with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 64.7% of their two-point shots.
Malik Thomas led the Billikens with 22 points, shooting 9 of 14 from the field and 3 of 4 from three-point range. Marcus Williams also contributed 15 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. As a team, Saint Louis finished with 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.
Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 78 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Billikens couldn’t contain the two-point game, with the opposing team hitting 54% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Saint Louis allowed 11 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts. The Billikens gave up 10 offensive rebounds.