Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Chicago State Cougars Point Spread Picks

Chicago State comes off a 78-74 win over Mercyhurst as an underdog. In their last road game, they covered in a 61-59 loss at Mercyhurst as a +9.5 dog. The offense is second in the Northeast Conference from the free-throw line (.739) and in turnover margin (+1.68). They've covered four in a row as a dog of +9.5 or higher. Central Connecticut is sixth in the 10-team conference in turnover margin (-0.48). They're on a 1-4 SU/ATS run after an 80-59 home loss to Long Island, along with a 76-66 loss two home games ago to Fairleigh Dickinson as a 7.5-point favorite. Play Chicago State. 

Chicago St. entered Division 1 basketball back in 2012 and the Cougars have never had a winning season. This year is no exception as they are 4-23 and sitting at the bottom of the Northeast Conference. Central Connecticut is riding high as the Blue Devils have a 19-6 record on the season, and are first in the conference at 10-2. Central is looking to earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a long time. This is a tricky game because the Blue Devils are probably not going to pack their "A" game thinking they have an easy road win tonight. Central beat this team by 17 at home, and will likely beat them by less on the road tonight. This line looks pumped, and I'm playing Chicago St.

Since starting 0-15, Chicago State hasn't quit on a 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS run. That includes an 88-72 upset over Lemoyne and a 64-52 win at Wagner as a +9.5 dog. They also covered in the last game, losing 75-73 at Stonehill College as a +9.5 dog. Chicago State is on an 8-6 spread run, including 7-4 ATS on the road. Central Connecticut is a huge favorite though they're 305th in the country in scoring and outscore opponents by +2.9 points per game. They have been favored by double-digits only one other time this season, losing the game to Wagner, 62-57, at home just four games ago. In their last home game, Central Connecticut was a 7.5-point favorite over Long Island but lost again, 54-52. Play Chicago State.