The Chicago State Cougars (2-13, 0-2 NEC) are 3.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-11, 1-1 NEC) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Bogota Savings Bank Center. The game airs at 5 p.m. ET on NEC Front Row. The over/under for the matchup is 145.5.
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Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Fairleigh Dickinson moneyline odds to win: -169
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +142
- Spread: Fairleigh Dickinson (-3.5)
- Total: 145.5
Fairleigh Dickinson statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Fairleigh Dickinson has a worse record against the spread in home games (0-2-0) than it does in away games (3-7-0).
- In terms of over/unders, the Knights hit the over more often at home, as they’ve gone over the total one time in two opportunities this season (50%). On the road, they have hit the over four times in 10 opportunities (40%).
- In one home game as a moneyline favorite, Fairleigh Dickinson has zero wins (.000). It sports the same winning percentage (0-1 record) as a moneyline favorite on the road.
Recent trends
- The Knights’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 67.8 points a contest compared to the 70.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has been more stingy on defense as of late, allowing 68.4 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 73.9 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Knights are making 0.5 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.8 compared to 9.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (32.0% compared to 32.2% season-long).
Fairleigh Dickinson betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-2-0; As Underdog: 3-7-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (336th in nation) | 45.4 (282nd) | 33.8 (149th) | 30.3 (141st) | 13.2 (259th) | 12.2 (236th) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Chicago State is 1-2-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-6-0 ATS (.455).
- Looking at the over/under, Cougars games have finished over less often at home (one of three, 33.3%) than on the road (eight of 11, 72.7%).
- The Cougars’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-3), and away it is .091 (1-10).
Recent trends
- The Cougars have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 65.7 points per contest, 0.2 fewer points their than season average of 65.9.
- Chicago State is allowing 80.9 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 1.8 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (82.7).
- The Cougars are making 5.1 three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (4.9). That said, they have a lower shooting percentage from three-point land over their past 10 contests (28.8%) compared to their season average (28.9%).
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 6-7-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 6-8-0)
- O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-13 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.7 (360th in nation) | 48.3 (342nd) | 28.0 (344th) | 33.9 (308th) | 9.9 (362nd) | 11.2 (150th) |
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