The Chicago State Cougars (2-17, 0-6 NEC) are underdogs (by 3.5 points) to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (5-14, 3-3 NEC) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup has a point total of 143.5.
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Saint Francis (PA) Cover -3.5 vs Chicago State -109
Saint Francis (PA) vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Saint Francis (PA) moneyline odds to win: -196
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +163
- Spread: Saint Francis (PA) (-3.5)
- Total: 143.5
Saint Francis (PA) statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Saint Francis (PA) has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in six opportunities at home, and it has covered four times in nine opportunities on the road.
- The Red Flash have eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than games on the road (55.6%).
Recent trends
- The Red Flash’s offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 68.4 points a contest compared to the 69.5 they’ve averaged this year.
- Saint Francis (PA) has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 82.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 81.6 it has surrendered this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Red Flash are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.4 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (35.6% compared to 33.3% season-long).
Saint Francis (PA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-13 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.4 (333rd in nation) | 48.6 (350th) | 29.5 (317th) | 34.5 (332nd) | 13.5 (224th) | 11.9 (236th) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Chicago State has a lower winning percentage at home (.200, 1-4-0 record) than away (.462, 6-7-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Cougars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (20%, one of five) compared to away (69.2%, nine of 13).
- The Cougars’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-4), and away it is .077 (1-12).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Cougars are compiling 63.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 65.6.
- Chicago State has fared better defensively over its previous 10 games, surrendering 76.6 points per contest, 3.9 fewer points than its season average of 80.5 allowed.
- The Cougars are draining 5.5 three-pointers per game with a 32.2% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.3 and 30.8%.
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-11-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 7-9-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 7-10-0)
- O-U-P: 10-8-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-16 (Home: 0-4; Away: 1-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.6 (356th in nation) | 47.5 (331st) | 26.5 (360th) | 33.9 (316th) | 10.4 (357th) | 10.9 (140th) |
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