SC State vs Chicago State Prediction 12/1/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a SC State vs Chicago State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 1st at the Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

SC State Bulldogs Betting Preview

The SC State Bulldogs are 0-8 this season after they lost to Winthrop by a score of 101-79 in their last game. SC State trailed 45-36 at halftime and allowed 56 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Bulldogs shot 49% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Noah Treadwell led SC State with 17 points and one assist, while Owen Bronston Jr added 14 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, SC State lost to Missouri by a score of 98-66 and South Dakota by a score of 82-81. The Bulldogs have scored 66.5 points per game with 31.5 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 89.8 points against per game this season. Owen Bronston Jr is averaging 13.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Noah Treadwell is averaging 9.4 points and 1.5 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. SC State is shooting 38.1% from the field, 65.8% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this season. 

Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview

The Chicago State Cougars are 0-8 this year after they lost to Youngstown State by a score of 87-64 in their last game. Chicago State trailed 46-26 at halftime, but did score 38 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Cougars shot 38% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. CJ Ray led Chicago State with 14 points and three rebounds, while Chauncey Gibson added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Chicago State lost to PFW by a score of 90-77 and Iowa by a score of 93-54. The Cougars have scored 65.8 points per game with 29.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 87.6 points against per game this season. Marcus Tankersley is averaging 15.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while CJ Ray is averaging 9.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Chicago State is shooting 41.5% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Chicago State Cougars will win

• South Carolina State has lost each of its last nine games.
• The home team has won each of Chicago State’s last four games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Chicago State’s last four games.

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

• Chicago State has lost each of its last 16 games.
• South Carolina State has won the first half in 11 of its last 14 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Chicago State’s last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Four of South Carolina State’s last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 163+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Chicago State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-21.9).
• Chicago State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (50.8%).
• South Carolina State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-23.3).
• South Carolina State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (21.8).

SC State vs Chicago State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with an 0-8 record to start the season, so one team will get that elusive first victory here. SC State is shooting just 38% from the field and they have allowed at least 88 points in three of their last five games. Chicago State is shooting 41% from the field and they have allowed at least 87 points in three straight games. Both teams have been awful on both ends of the court, but if you have to take it, I would lean towards Chicago State here.

David Racey's Pick: Chicago State -2.5