Chicago State vs Wagner Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 3

Wagner guard Javier Ezquerra (1) dribbles against Seton Hall during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Newark, N.J.
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  • Wagner is a -10.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 124.5 points
  • Chicago State / Wagner TV channel: ESPN+

The Chicago State Cougars visit Spiro Sports Center to take on the Wagner Seahawks on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Staten Island, NY.

Wagner is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Chicago State vs. Wagner Over/Under is 124.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. Wagner Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+10.5 -110O 124.5 -110+450
Wagner -10.5 -110U 124.5 -110-650

Chicago State vs Wagner Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wagner 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 Wagner Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wagner will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 24 games (+1.00 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 18 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Wagner have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.46 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+4.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wagner has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.95 Units / 21% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 0-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -14 Units / -100% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -10.37% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.81% ROI

Wagner Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wagner has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -14.8% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -3.21% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -68% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting the Under for +5.9 Units / 60.2% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Chicago State is shooting 35% (318/903) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Chicago State has a TS% of 39% this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Chicago State is shooting 39% from inside the arc (97/251) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%

Wagner Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner averaged 1.09 points per shot (2,031 points/1,858 shots) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wagner averaged 63.5 points per game (2,031 points/32 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Wagner averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (288 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Wagner shot 40% (733/1,858) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 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 has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (984 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Chicago State has allowed 85.3 points per game (1,279 points/15 games) this season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7

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

Wagner Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wagner has averaged 8.7 steals per game (113 steals/13 games) this season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Wagner allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/717) last season — best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Wagner has allowed 61.4 points per game (2,761 points/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.1

Wagner has allowed 56.5 points per game (735 points/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7


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