Chicago State Cougars vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Chicago State vs Indiana State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Terre Haute.

Chicago State vs Indiana State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Sycamores. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Sycamores at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154 points, and Indiana State is favored by -16 vs. Chicago State.

Chicago State vs. Indiana State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Chicago State Cougars at Indiana State Sycamores
Where: Terre Haute at Hulman Center
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds INDST -16, CHIST +1040 | INDST -2340 O/U 154

Cougars Preview: Can the Chicago State Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Chicago State dropped to 0-3 on the season after an 86-66 home loss to Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Cougars entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

Chicago State trailed 47-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 39.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Chicago State's offense put up 66 points in their latest game, shooting 39.3% from the field. They connected on 36% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-25 from beyond the arc, while their effective field goal percentage stood at 45.9%.

Gabe Spinelli and Jackson Holt each contributed 15 points, with Holt hitting 3-of-7 from deep. Devontae Blanton added 14 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Yvens Paul was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5 and finishing with 11 points and 7 boards.

Cougars Team Defense

Chicago State's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 24 field goals on 61 attempts.

From three-point range, the opponent hit 9 of 25 shots, shooting 36%. Chicago State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Sycamores Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Sycamores?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

Indiana State pulled off a 94-84 road win over Ball State on Saturday, November 16th. Entering the game as +6.5 point underdogs, the Sycamores not only covered the spread but also came away with the win.

After trailing 39-36 at halftime, Indiana State exploded for 58 points in the 2nd half while holding Ball State to 45. The game’s total points of 178 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

Indiana State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 94 points with a balanced attack. They shot 50% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. Their three-point shooting was a key factor, as they hit 12 of 27 attempts, good for 44.4%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 26 of 29 for 89.7%.

The Sycamores also dished out 21 assists, with Samage Teel leading the way with 11. Camp Wagner knocked down 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while K'mani Doughty was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts and scoring 17 points.

Sycamores Team Defense

Even though Indiana State held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, the Sycamores gave up 84 points, largely due to sending them to the free-throw line 46 times, where they hit 33 free throws (71%). Defensively, Indiana State limited their opponent’s three-point shooting, allowing just 7 threes on 24 attempts (29%).

Inside the arc, Indiana State’s defense allowed 15 two-point field goals on 33 attempts (45%). They also did a solid job on the boards, giving up only 5 offensive rebounds.

Cougars vs Sycamores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Chicago State has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 63 points per game.
In their last three games at home, the Sycamores have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 78 points per game in this stretch.
As the betting underdog, the Cougars have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Chicago State posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
The last ten games that Indiana State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.