Chicago State Cougars vs LIU Sharks Matchup

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

Chicago State vs LIU Prediction

The Cougars and Sharks are set to face off at 2:00 ET on NEC. The Sharks will host the game at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and LIU is favored by -5.5 vs. Chicago State in a Northeast conference matchup.

Chicago State vs. LIU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Chicago State Cougars at LIU Sharks
Where: Brooklyn at Steinberg Wellness Center
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds LIUB -5.5, CHIST +215 | LIUB -280 O/U 138.5

Cougars Preview: Will the Cougars Defense Show Up in Brooklyn?

Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games

Chicago State picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-15 after a 64-52 victory over Wagner on Friday. The Cougars were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game.

After trailing 27-26 at halftime, Chicago State outscored Wagner 38-25 in the second half. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the 126.5 O/U line.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Chicago State's offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.1%. They connected on 62.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20 from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, the Cougars shot 72.2%, making 13 of 18 attempts. They recorded 5 offensive rebounds and 12 assists, with Zaire Williams leading the way with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Noble Crawford added 15 points, and Jalen Forrest contributed 14 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Cougars Team Defense

Chicago State's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 38% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited the opposition to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% success rate.

Inside the arc, Chicago State's opponent shot 51%, converting 15 of 29 two-point attempts. The Cougars sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Chicago State also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sharks Preview: Taking a Look at the Sharks Chances at Home

LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games

LIU improved to 3-11 on the season with a 78-62 win over Le Moyne on Friday, January 3rd. The Sharks, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.

LIU led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dolphins 43-30.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

LIU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 78 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 63%. They connected on 53.8% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-13 from deep, while also shooting 56.1% from inside the arc.

Malachi Davis led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field. Jamal Fuller added 20 points on 66.7% shooting, and Ocypher Owens was nearly perfect, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 19 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Sharks Team Defense

Even though LIU gave up 62 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, including 56% on two-point attempts. The Sharks also struggled to defend the three-point line, where their opponent hit 7 of 13 shots, good for 53%.

LIU sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 attempts, shooting 57%. The Sharks also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cougars vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Cougars last ten road games, the team averaged 62 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 1-9 straight-up.
In their last three home games, LIU has averaged 58 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
The last ten games that Chicago State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 1-9 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Sharks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.