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Utah Valley @ Chicago State

Current Records: Utah Valley 13-6; Chicago State 6-13

What to Know

The Chicago State Cougars haven't won a game against the Utah Valley Wolverines since Jan. 12 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. Chicago State and Utah Valley will face off in a WAC battle at 8 p.m. ET at Jones Convocation Center. The Cougars aren't expected to win, but seeing as the odds didn't stop them last game, maybe the team has another upset up their sleeve.

While not quite a landslide, the contest between Chicago State and the Lamar Cardinals last week was still a pretty decisive one as Chicago State wrapped it up with a 67-56 win on the road.

Meanwhile, Utah Valley had enough points to win and then some against Lamar on Saturday, taking their matchup 58-41.

The wins brought Chicago State up to 6-13 and Utah Valley to 13-6. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Chicago State has only been able to knock down 38.30% percent of their shots, which is the 352nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Utah Valley's defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.40%, which places them 16th in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jones Convocation Center -- Chicago, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wolverines are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

Bettors have moved against the Wolverines slightly, as the game opened with the Wolverines as a 12-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Utah Valley have won eight out of their last nine games against Chicago State.

  • Jan 02, 2020 - Utah Valley 94 vs. Chicago State 73
  • Feb 21, 2019 - Utah Valley 103 vs. Chicago State 71
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Utah Valley 74 vs. Chicago State 60
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Utah Valley 97 vs. Chicago State 57
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Utah Valley 83 vs. Chicago State 58
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Utah Valley 87 vs. Chicago State 54
  • Jan 12, 2017 - Chicago State 70 vs. Utah Valley 61
  • Feb 18, 2016 - Utah Valley 74 vs. Chicago State 72
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Utah Valley 82 vs. Chicago State 76

Injury Report for Chicago State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Utah Valley

  • Trey Woodbury: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Justin Harmon: Game-Time Decision (Hand)