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Chicago State @ Stephen F. Austin

Current Records: Chicago State 6-19; Stephen F. Austin 16-8

What to Know

The Chicago State Cougars have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Chicago State and the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will face off in a WAC battle at 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Stephen F. Austin should still be riding high after a big win, while the Cougars will be looking to right the ship.

The game between Chicago State and the Sam Houston Bearkats this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Chicago State falling 72-59 at home, it was darn close to turning into one.

Stephen F. Austin is hoping for another victory. Everything went their way against Chicago State last week as they made off with an 81-61 victory.

Chicago State have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 19.50 point spread they are up against. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Chicago State is now 6-19 while Stephen F. Austin sits at 16-8. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Chicago State is stumbling into the matchup with the 11th most turnovers per game in college basketball, having accrued 15.3 on average. To make matters even worse for the Cougars, the Lumberjacks rank fifth in college basketball when it comes to takeaways, with 18.2 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in Stephen F. Austin's favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: William R. Johnson Coliseum -- Nacogdoches, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lumberjacks are a big 19.5-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 19.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Stephen F. Austin won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.

  • Feb 10, 2022 - Stephen F. Austin 81 vs. Chicago State 61