Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/8/24

The Chicago State Cougars and Saint Louis Billikens meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Chaifetz Arena. Here’s a Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction. This article will include a Chicago State vs Saint Louis Pick.

Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview

The Chicago State Cougars lost to St. Thomas and Wisconsin, and they play Mercer, Grand Canyon and Cal State Northridge next. The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 60.2 points on 34.8 percent shooting and allowing 84.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Forrest is averaging 9.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Gabe Spinelli is averaging 7.8 points and 2.1 assists. Saxby Sunderland is dishing 1.7 assists and Troy McKoy Jr. is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.1 rebounds per game.

Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview

The Saint Louis Billikens lost to San Francisco, beat Jackson State, and they play Illinois State, Wofford and Grand Canyon next. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 77.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 19 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Isaiah Swope is averaging 17.9 points and 5.3 assists. Robbie Avila is the third double-digit scorer and Kellen Thames is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

• Chicago State has lost each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Saint Louis has won 22 of its last 23 day games at Chaifetz Arena.
• Saint Louis has won the first half in 19 of its last 21 day games at Chaifetz Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Chicago State vs Saint Louis Prediction

Neither Chicago State nor Saint Louis is covering games this season, so good luck with this big line. I’ll still lean toward the Saint Louis Billikens in a blowout because of the talent gap. Chicago State can’t score, can’t defend, and is 3-7 ATS on the season despite being big underdogs most nights. Also, it feels like the Billikens are due for a breakout performance, as there’s too much talent to continue riding the struggle bus. It’s Saint Louis in a beat down or pass for me. 

Randy Chambers's Pick: Saint Louis Billikens -25.5