Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 8

Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) looks to pass around Saint Joseph's guard Cameron Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Saint Louis is a -27.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Chicago State / Saint Louis TV channel: ESPN+

The Chicago State Cougars visit Chaifetz Arena to take on the Saint Louis Billikens on Dec. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in St. Louis, MO.

Saint Louis is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-110).

The Chicago State vs. Saint Louis Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. Saint Louis Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+27.5 -110O 154.5 -115+
Saint Louis -27.5 -110U 154.5 -105+

Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Louis will cover the spread with 60.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Saint Louis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 0-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 15.6% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.42% ROI

Saint Louis Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Louis has a 2-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.35 Units / 5.1% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State averaged 11.1 assists per game (354 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Chicago State averaged 69.5 points per game (2,224 points/32 games) last season — 50th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Chicago State turned the ball over 152 times last season — fewest among Northeast Teams

Saint Louis Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis averaged 38% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (683 free throw attempts/1,818 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Saint Louis averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,400 points/1,818 shots) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Saint Louis averaged 75.0 points per game (2,400 points/32 games) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 73.0

Saint Louis shot 45% (821/1,818) last season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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 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 forced 13.8 turnovers per game (442 turnovers/32 games) last season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Chicago State allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Saint Louis Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Louis allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (2,536 points/1,904 shots) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Saint Louis allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (2,536 points/1,904 shots) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Saint Louis allowed 79.2 points per game (2,536 points/32 games) last season — highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70.3


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