UCSD vs. Chicago State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 23, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

The UCSD Tritons (21-11) will face the Chicago State Cougars (12-18) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Ocean Center. Bryce Pope will be among the players to watch for the Tritons. Saturday’s matchup between the Tritons and the Cougars sees the Tritons as a strong, 9.5-point favorite. The matchup’s over/under is 140.

UCSD vs. Chicago State Betting Lines

UCSD vs Chicago State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
UCSD -9.5 140 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick UCSD (-9.5)
Total Pick Over (140)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score. Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

UCSD vs. Chicago State Stat Rankings

UCSD Avg. (Rank) Chicago State Avg. (Rank)
76.7 (90th) Points Scored 69.1 (294th)
69.2 (94th) Points Allowed 70.2 (120th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
7.8 (278th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (82nd)
8.6 (64th) 3pt Made 6.2 (297th)
12.3 (245th) Assists 11.0 (327th)
8.8 (15th) Turnovers 12.7 (315th)

UCSD vs. Chicago State Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Tritons are 18-12-0 this season.
  • UCSD has won twice ATS (2-3) as a 9.5-point favorite or more this year.
  • The Tritons have played 30 games this year, and 14 of them have hit the over.
  • UCSD’s games have finished with more than 140 points 17 times so far this year.
  • Tritons games average 145.9 total points this season, 5.9 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, Chicago State is 12-13-2 this season.
  • The Cougars have an ATS record of 6-4-1 as 9.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • UCSD has seen 14 of its 30 games go over the point total.
  • There have been 11 Cougars games this year with more than 140 points scored.
  • The over/under for this game is 0.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Chicago State’s games of 139.3.

Best Betting Site For UCSD vs. Chicago State

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

UCSD Impact Players

  • Pope paces his squad in points per game (18.0), and also posts 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Aniwaniwa Tait-jones totals a team-high 5.7 rebounds per contest. In addition, he’s putting up 13.7 points and 2.8 assists, shooting 57.4% from the field.
  • Hayden Gray paces his squad in assists per contest (3.7), and also registers 8.7 points and 4.1 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • F. Nwaokorie is posting 11.2 points, 0.8 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game.
  • Tyler McGhie posts 13.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 44.0% from the floor and 40.7% from downtown with 3.0 made 3-pointers per game.

Chicago State Impact Players

  • Jahsean Corbett paces the Cougars in rebounding (7.8 per game), and produces 15.4 points and 1.6 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • The Cougars get 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Brent Davis.
  • Noble Crawford is averaging 7.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, making 46.1% of his shots from the field.
  • C. Jernigan is posting 4.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists per contest, making 50.5% of his shots from the field.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy