Chicago State Cougars vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

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

Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction

Planning on watching today's Cougars and Billikens game? Catch the action at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO, as the Billikens hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -25.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.

Chicago State vs. Saint Louis Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Chicago State Cougars at Saint Louis Billikens
  • Where: St. Louis at Chaifetz Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds STLOU -25.5, CHIST +1900 | STLOU -10000 O/U 154.5

Cougars Preview: Do the Cougars Stand a Chance on the Road?

Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games

Chicago State's season struggles continued with a 98-76 loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Monday, dropping their record to 0-10. The Cougars entered the game as +20 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 47-25 at halftime, Chicago State scored 51 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 51. The game’s total points reached 174, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

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 a 50% success rate on two-pointers (16/32) and 27.3% from beyond the arc (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 contributed 13 points. Oosterbaan shot 75% from the field, and Kendall Blue added 11 points, hitting 80% of his shots.

Cougars Team Defense

Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. The Cougars couldn't contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 19 of 32 for 59%.

From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting clip. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 30 for 85%.

Billikens Preview: Are the Billikens Ready for a Home Win?

Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games

Saint Louis fell to 4-3 on the season after a 78-61 road loss to San Francisco on Thursday. Entering the game as +9 underdogs, the Billikens not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 33-29 at halftime, Saint Louis allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Billikens Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Billikens struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 16.7% (4/24) from three-point range. 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, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts.

Malik Thomas led the way with 22 points, shooting 9/14 from the field and 3/4 from three. Marcus Williams added 15 points and 5 assists, connecting on 3 of his 5 three-point attempts. The team finished with 10 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, while shooting 55.6% from the free-throw line.

Billikens Team Defense

Saint Louis struggled defensively, giving up 78 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Billikens allowed their opponent to hit 19 of 35 two-point attempts, a 54% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Saint Louis gave up 11 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they converted 7 free throws.

Cougars vs Billikens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Chicago State has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 62 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Billikens have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-5-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 77 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cougars have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Saint Louis has an ATS mark of 1-8-1 while going 7-3 straight up.

Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction & Free Pick

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