Chicago State Cougars vs Texas Longhorns Matchup

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

Chicago State vs Texas Prediction

The Cougars and Longhorns are set to face off at 8:00 ET on SEC. The Longhorns will host the game at Moody Center in Austin, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Texas is favored by -27.5 against Chicago State in a non-conference matchup.

Chicago State vs. Texas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Chicago State Cougars at Texas Longhorns
Where: Austin at Moody Center
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds TX -27.5, CHIST +4000 | TX -20000 O/U 146.5

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

Chicago State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 80-60 to Youngstown State on Saturday. The Cougars, who were +5.5 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the O/U line of 151.

After trailing 32-29 at halftime, Chicago State struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring just 31.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Chicago State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.6% from the field and 20% from three-point range, resulting in only 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.3%, and they managed just 5 assists as a team.

Nico Galette led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Gabe Dynes was efficient as well, hitting 5 of 6 shots for 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Cougars Team Defense

Despite giving up 80 points, Chicago State's defense held their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field, with 19 made field goals on 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 34% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Chicago State's defense limited their opponent to 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 73% shooting percentage. Chicago State gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Longhorns Preview: Will the Longhorns Make it Happen at Home?

Texas opened their season with a 90-59 win over Houston Christian on Friday. The Longhorns were -33.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, right on the O/U line.

Texas led 42-35 at halftime but clamped down on defense in the 2nd half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 48. The Longhorns’ defensive adjustments after the break were key to pulling away from the Huskies.

Longhorns Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Texas Longhorns put up 90 points, shooting 58.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 66.1%. They connected on 47.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-21, and hit 63.4% of their two-point shots, finishing 26-for-41 inside the arc.

Tre Johnson led the way with 28 points, shooting 61.1% overall and 62.5% from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes. Julian Mackey added 20 points, knocking down 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Arthur Kaluma contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.

Longhorns Team Defense

Despite Texas giving up 59 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Longhorns couldn't contain the two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 63% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Texas allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Cougars vs Longhorns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Chicago State has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
In their last three home games, Texas has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 74. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Cougars have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
As the betting favorite, the Longhorns have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Texas posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.