Chicago State vs Cal State Northridge Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Cal State Northridge is a -20.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Chicago State / Cal State Northridge TV channel: ESPN+

The Chicago State Cougars visit Premier America Credit Union Arena to take on the Cal State Northridge Matadors on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Northridge, CA.

Cal State Northridge is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-105).

The Chicago State vs. Cal State Northridge Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. Cal State Northridge Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+20.5 -115O 150.5 -115+1200
Cal State Northridge -20.5 -105U 150.5 -105-3000

Chicago State vs Cal State Northridge Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cal State Northridge will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chicago State vs Cal State Northridge Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cal State Northridge will cover the spread with 60.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 away games (+2.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 away games (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 20 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.29 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Cal State Northridge has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 0-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -13 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -11.27% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.78% ROI

Cal State Northridge Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cal State Northridge has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -17.6% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.48% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.55 Units / -23.29% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State has an eFG% of 41% this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Chicago State is shooting 35% (276/784) this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Chicago State has averaged 0.99 points per shot (778 points/784 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Chicago State is shooting 39% from inside the arc (86/223) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%

Cal State Northridge Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge averaged 14.2 turnovers per game (441 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Cal State Northridge has made 5.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cal State Northridge is shooting 68% from the free throw line (659/971) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big West Teams; League Avg: 72%

Cal State Northridge made 4.9 three-pointers per game last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Chicago State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State averaged 20.4 defensive rebounds per game (653 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Chicago State has averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (943 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Chicago State averaged 8.7 steals per game (277 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Chicago State has allowed 83.2 points per game (1,081 points/13 games) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.6

Cal State Northridge Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Cal State Northridge has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,129 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Cal State Northridge averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (836 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Cal State Northridge has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (293 rebounds/11 games) this season — 3rd best among Big West Teams; League Avg: 24.9


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