Betting on today’s Hornets and Cougars game? Catch the action at Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, IL, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Cougars as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 137 points.

DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS CHICAGO STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago State Cougars -3

This game will be played at Jones Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 30th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO STATE COUGARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Cougars.
  • Not only will Chicago State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Hornets Make it Happen on the Road?

After playing eight games, Delaware State has a record of 2-6. On the road, the Hornets are 2-4 and they are 0-1 at home this season. As Delaware State enters today’s game, their ATS record sits at 4-3. Looking back at their previous five games, the team is 4-1 against the spread.

Through eight games, Delaware State has an over/under record of 3-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 143.1 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Hornets’ games have averaged 150 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.

Delaware State’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 81 points against Lamar. They had an overall field goal percentage of 46.2% and made 15/19 free throws. The team’s scoring leader is Martez Robinson, who holds an average of 15.6 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jevin Muniz is averaging 15 points per game this season.

The Hornets’ defense is presently ranked 195th nationally, allowing an average of 77.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Lamar, the Cardinals finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 84 points vs. Delaware State.

Taking a Look at the Cougars Chances at Home

Chicago State will be playing their 10th game of the season when they face Delaware State. So far, they have a 2-7 overall record. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, Chicago State has gone 3-7. As of today’s game, Chicago State has a 4-4-1 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.

After nine games, Chicago State has an over/under record of 4-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.8 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Cougars’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 162 points per game.

In their latest game, Chicago State offense put up 53 points against Loyola Chicago. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.7% and made 5 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Wesley Cardet Jr., who is averaging 17.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jahsean Corbett also maintains a PPG average of 13 heading into game.

At present, the Cougars’ defense is nationally ranked 158th, allowing 73.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Loyola Chicago, the Ramblers finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 62 points vs. Chicago State.