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Chicago State vs Minnesota Prediction 11/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougers | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-4 | 3-1 |
| Where | Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota has a 3-1 record this season and are tied for 18th place in the Big Ten conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 1-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-1 away record. Minnesota is coming off a 72-65 home win against Green Bay and will face San Francisco, Stanford and Indiana next.
Offensively, Minnesota averages 78.5 points per game, which ranks 200th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 64.5 points per game (56th). The Golden Gophers shoot with 46.9% from the field (140th), and with 28% from beyond the arc (318th). They shoot with 65.9% from the free throw line (295th), and grab 42.5 rebounds per game (62nd), while dishing out 18.3 assists per game (58th) and committing 11.3 turnovers per game (106th).
Cade Tyson leads Minnesota in scoring, with an average of 23.8 points and 4 rebounds. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson follows with 11.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game, while Isaac Asuma adds 9.8 points per game.
Chicago State Cougars Preview
Chicago State has a 0-4 record this season and are tied for 10th place in the NEC conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 3-1 in Over/Under and have a 0-1 home record and a 0-3 away record. Chicago State is coming off a 63-67 home loss against Illinois-Chicago and will face Iowa, Purdue Fort Wayne and Youngstown State next.
Offensively, Chicago State averages 69.3 points per game, which ranks 314th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 91.3 points per game (357th). The Cougars shoot with 41.5% from the field (311th), and with 29.2% from beyond the arc (294th). They shoot with 73.6% from the free throw line (119th), and grab 30 rebounds per game (349th), while dishing out 11.5 assists per game (315th) and committing 14.5 turnovers per game (288th).
Marcus Tankersley leads Chicago State in scoring, with an average of 17 points and 4.8 rebounds. Stephen Byard follows with 11.5 points and 3 rebounds per game, while Braelon Bush adds 9.8 points per game.
Chicago State Cougars @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: November 18, 2025
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Minnesota has won each of its last nine home games against non-Conference opponents.
- Chicago State has lost the first half in each of its last 19 games against the Big Ten Conference.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Minnesota has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- Minnesota has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Minnesota’s last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Chicago State’s last four road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.8).
- Minnesota ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (30.8).
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (24.0).
- Chicago State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (31.5).
Chicago State vs Minnesota Prediction
In this Chicago State vs Minnesota Prediction, Minnesota is coming as -25.5 home favorites. Minnesota has been the far better team this season, having only one loss in their four games played, while on the other hand, Chicago State has been winless in its four games played and have the 10th-worst defense in the country. The Cougars have a horrendous -22 point differential and I expect them to get blown out in this game. Take Minnesota and lay the points at home.
