Chicago State vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 18

Minnesota's head coach Niko Medved gestures while arriving for an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Minnesota is a -26.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Chicago State / Minnesota TV channel: B1G+

The Chicago State Cougars visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -26.5 (-110).

The Chicago State vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+26.5 -110O 148.5 -105
Minnesota -26.5 -110U 148.5 -115

Chicago State vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 78.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chicago State vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 62.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 32 games (+12.55 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.85 Units / 13% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 0-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.17% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State has averaged 65.8 points per game (4,211 points/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Chicago State averaged 62.1 points per game (1,987 points/32 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Chicago State has averaged 10.8 assists per game (693 assists/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Chicago State averaged 11.1 assists per game (354 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (503/757) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota averaged 68.1 points per game (2,178 points/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.1

Minnesota is shooting 67% from the free throw line (769/1,143) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Chicago State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State has averaged 65.8 points per game (4,211 points/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Chicago State averaged 62.1 points per game (1,987 points/32 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Chicago State has averaged 10.8 assists per game (693 assists/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Chicago State averaged 11.1 assists per game (354 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (503/757) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota averaged 68.1 points per game (2,178 points/32 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.1

Minnesota is shooting 67% from the free throw line (769/1,143) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%


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