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SC State vs Chicago State Prediction 12/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

SC State (0-8) vs. Chicago State (0-8)
December 1, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago State -2.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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In this article, we will formulate a SC State vs Chicago State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 1st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Chicago State Cougars Preview

Chicago State has a 0-8 record this season and are sitting in the 10th place of the NEC conference. They are coming off a 64-87 away loss against Youngstown State and in their previous three games they had a loss against PFW, a loss against Iowa and a loss against Minnesota.


Offensively, Chicago State averages 66 points per game, which ranks 284th in the nation, while shooting with 41.5% from the field (320th), and with 29.8% from beyond the arc (305th). They shoot with 75.2% from the free throw line (70th), and grab 24.4 rebounds per game (363rd).

Marcus Tankersley leads Chicago State in scoring, with an average of 15.4 points per game, adding 3.3 rebounds per game. Doyel Cockrill III leads the team in assists made with 4.3 per game, adding 15.3 points per game, while Stephen Byard leads the team in rebounding with 3.8 per game, adding 9.8 points per game.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview

South Carolina State has a 0-8 record this season and are sitting in the 14th place of the MEAC conference. They are coming off a 79-101 away loss against Winthrop and in their previous three games they had a loss against Missouri, a loss against South Dakota and a loss against Chattanooga.

Offensively, South Carolina State averages 67 points per game, which ranks 273rd in the nation, while shooting with 38.1% from the field (354th), and with 31.8% from beyond the arc (248th). They shoot with 65.8% from the free throw line (316th), and grab 27 rebounds per game (353rd).

Owen Bronston Jr. leads South Carolina State in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, adding 3.3 rebounds per game. Jayden Johnson leads the team in assists made with 3.4 per game, adding 8 points per game, while Cameron Clark leads the team in rebounding with 4.4 per game, adding 9 points per game.

South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Chicago State Cougars Betting Trends: December 1, 2025

 

Why the Chicago State Cougars will win

  • South Carolina State has lost each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
  • The home team has won 10 of Chicago State’s last 11 games.
  • South Carolina State has lost the first half in each of its last six games.

Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win

  • Chicago State has lost each of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents.
  • South Carolina State has won 14 of its last 16 Monday games.
  • Chicago State has lost the first half in 22 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of Chicago State’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
  • Six of South Carolina State’s last seven day games have produced a total of 152+ points.

SC State vs Chicago State Prediction

In this SC State vs Chicago State Prediction, Chicago State is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have been winless in their eight games played this season and both are 3-5 against the spread and have been playing atrocious defense lately. Chicago State has allowed 87+ points in each of its last three games and South Carolina State 82+ in seven of its last eight and as a result, both teams are a perfect 6-0 to the over in their last 6 games combined. I expect a lot of points in this one, so take the over 151.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Over 151.5

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