<p>The Cougars and Seahawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Seahawks will host the game at Spiro Sports Center in Staten Island, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 124.5 points, and Wagner is favored by -9.5 vs. Chicago State in a Northeast conference matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS WAGNER SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spiro Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Staten Island Possible for the Cougars?</h3><p>Chicago State fell to 0-15 on the season after a 117-64 loss to Illinois on Sunday. The Cougars, who were +38.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 181 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.</p> <p>Chicago State trailed 60-24 at halftime but managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Illinois to score 57 points after the break.</p><p>Chicago State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they managed only 6 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.</p> <p>Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Gabe Spinelli added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, while Kylan Boswell contributed 18 points and a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists.</p><p>Chicago State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 117 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 62% from the field. The Cougars couldn't contain the inside game, as the other team connected on 78% of their two-point attempts, going 26/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chicago State allowed 15 threes on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they hit 20 free throws at a 71% rate. The Cougars gave up 11 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Can Wagner Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wagner fell to 4-5 on the season after an 80-66 home loss to Manhattan on Wednesday, December 18th. The Seahawks entered the game as -1.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 30-29 at halftime, Wagner allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 127.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Wagner Seahawks put up 66 points, shooting 36.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45%. They hit 34.5% of their threes, going 10-for-29 from deep, and connected on 75% of their free throws, making 12-of-16 attempts. Wagner also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.</p> <p>Wesley Robinson led the way with 20 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 44.4% from three-point range. Will Sydnor added 17 points, hitting 50% of his threes, while Ja'Kair Sanchez contributed 16 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Even though Wagner gave up 80 points, they held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Wagner's defense limited their opponent to 38% shooting, with 12 made two-point shots on 31 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Wagner's opponent connected on 10 of 29 attempts, shooting 34%. Wagner also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%. Wagner allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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