<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Blue Devils game? Catch the action at William H. Detrick Gymnasium in New Britain, CT, as the Blue Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. This Northeast conference matchup has an over/under of 127.5 points, and Central Connecticut State is favored to win by -16.5 at home vs. Chicago State.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago State Cougars +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at William H. Detrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Blue Devils.</li><li>Even though we have Central Connecticut State winning straight-up, we like Chicago State at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Chicago State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Chicago State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chicago State's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 2-19 after a 75-73 loss to Stonehill on Friday. The Cougars, who were +10 underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Despite trailing 35-29 at halftime, Chicago State put up 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 148, going over the 132.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Chicago State put up 73 points, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 40% of their threes, going 6-for-15, and hit 72.2% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 18 attempts. The Cougars managed just 6 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Gabe Spinelli led the way with 25 points, hitting 11 of 16 shots overall and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Jalen Forrest added 23 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Louie Semona contributed 21 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 40% from three-point range.</p><p>Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 75 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Cougars gave up 21 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 65% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State's defense allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 52%. Chicago State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Blue Devils Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State improved to 11-6 this season with a 93-70 road win over Le Moyne on Friday. The Blue Devils entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Central Connecticut State led 45-33 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the 136.5 O/U line.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, scoring 93 points and shooting 55.4% from the field. They connected on 52.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 21, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 10 for 10.</p> <p>The Blue Devils had an effective field goal percentage of 64.6% and dished out 20 assists. Devin Haid led the way with 20 points, shooting 66.7% overall, while AJ Dancler added 18 points and 7 assists. Abdul Momoh contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Blue Devils' defense conceded 13 three-pointers on 36 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>

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