Stonehill Skyhawks vs Chicago State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
The Skyhawks and Cougars are set to face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Cougars will host the game at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL. Stonehill come into this Northeast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +2.5
This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-61 in favor of the Cougars.
- Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Will the Skyhawks Defense Show Up in Chicago?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill’s season record dropped to 7-9 after a 70-60 home loss to LIU on Friday, January 10th. The Skyhawks, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell just short of the 131.5 O/U line.
Stonehill led 33-27 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 43.
In their latest game, the Stonehill Skyhawks managed just 60 points, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, with a strong performance inside the arc, hitting 59.3% of their two-point attempts (16/27). However, they struggled from deep, connecting on only 23.1% of their three-point shots (6/26).
At the free-throw line, Stonehill was solid, making 10 of 12 attempts for 83.3%. Malachi Davis led the team with 27 points, shooting 66.7% overall (12/18), though he hit just 1 of 4 from three-point range. Louie Semona added 17 points, hitting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Chas Stinson contributed 14 points and 4 assists.
Stonehill’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. They were effective from two-point range, hitting 16 of 27 shots for 59%.
From beyond the arc, the opposition struggled, making just 6 of 26 threes for 23%. They also went to the line 12 times, converting 10 free throws for 83%. Stonehill allowed 6 offensive rebounds.
Does Chicago State Have What it Takes at Home?
Chicago State’s season continued its rough trajectory with a 53-39 loss to LIU on Sunday, dropping their record to 1-16. The Cougars, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 92 fell well short of the O/U line of 138.5.
Despite leading 25-22 at halftime, Chicago State managed just 14 points in the second half while allowing 31 points to LIU, leading to another disappointing result for the Cougars.
Chicago State managed just 39 points in their last game, shooting 29.2% from the field and 15% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10.
Jamal Fuller led the Cougars with 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor. Malachi Davis added 12 points, despite hitting just 35.3% of his shots and missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Chicago State’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 38% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Chicago State’s defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3 made threes on 16 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Chicago State gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.