The Missouri Tigers (7-4) will be at home in Mizzou Arena when they challenge the Chicago State Cougars (4-10). The game will air on SEC Network at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Chicago State Cougars at Missouri Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 63-56, while the Cougars were blown out by the Indiana State Sycamores, 85-64.
The Tigers held the Fighting Illini to an effective field goal percentage of 0.380 (below their season average of 0.538) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 30.1). Chicago State, on the other hand, held Indiana State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below the 32.4 mark opponents have averaged against Chicago State this season). Dru Smith played a pivotal role for Missouri with 19 points and five rebounds. Chicago State was lifted by Xavier Johnson, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Missouri figures to have a substantial edge. The Tigers defense ranks 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.422), while the Chicago State offense is ranked 248th in effective field goal percentage (0.484). This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. The up-and-down Cougars rank 50th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Tigers rank 304th.
Chicago State Cougars at Missouri Tigers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Missouri ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (9.2) while Chicago State ranks 227th (17.4).
- The Tigers average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Cougars rank 187th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Missouri ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Chicago State ranks 32nd (2.5).
- The Tigers rank 109th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Cougars rank 241st (32.0).
- Missouri ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Chicago State ranks 228th (18.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.4, down from 14.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
