CHICAGO ST COUGARS @ SAN DIEGO TOREROS

Price gives Chicago State a perimeter spark

Mike Price scored 29 points off the bench in the Cougars’ 81–62 win over California Baptist, making his scoring punch a key variable on the road; Will Lovings-Watts added 18 points on 6-for-6 shooting.

Toreros look to rebound at home

San Diego is coming off an 83–75 loss to Colorado, with Davion Hill scoring 20 points while Jevon Hill and Dusty Stromer also reached double figures.

Chicago State’s California stretch continues

Chicago State is playing the second game of its three-game California trip and seeking a second straight win on the trip.

Limited series history offers little guidance

The programs have met once, with San Diego winning 79–40 in December 1998—too distant to offer meaningful matchup guidance.

No injuries listed in available report

The available injury page lists no reported injuries for either team, but final availability and starting lineups should be checked close to tip.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Chicago State plus the points

Consider Chicago State +16.5 at a reasonable price; the large spread leaves room for a late cover even if San Diego controls the game.

Shop carefully for the total

An over is more attractive at 141.5 than at 144.5 or higher; pass if the available line has climbed.