The Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (9-15, 4-6 NEC) are just 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to break a three-game road losing streak when they take on the Chicago State Cougars (4-20, 4-5 NEC) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Jones Convocation Center. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 140.
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Saint Francis (PA) vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Saint Francis (PA) moneyline odds to win: -124
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +104
- Spread: Saint Francis (PA) (-1.5)
- Total: 140
Saint Francis (PA) statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, Saint Francis (PA) has a worse record against the spread (4-4-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-6-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Red Flash hit the over more often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in eight opportunities this season (62.5%). In road games, they have hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Saint Francis (PA) has taken three of four games at home, good for a .750 winning percentage. It has won zero of one game on the road (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Red Flash have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 67.0 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 71.0 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Saint Francis (PA) has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 67.4 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 72.5 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
- The Red Flash’s past 10 contests have seen them make 7.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 8.4 makes and 34.2%.
Saint Francis (PA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
- O-U-P: 12-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 (121st in nation) | 43.5 (172nd) | 31.0 (257th) | 31.7 (214th) | 14.7 (110th) | 12.6 (295th) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Chicago State is 3-4-0 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). Away, it is 7-8-0 ATS (.467).
- Looking at the over/under, Cougars games have finished over more often at home (four of seven, 57.1%) than away (seven of 15, 46.7%).
- In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Cougars have a better winning percentage at home (.429, 3-4 record) than away (.067, 1-14).
Recent trends
- While the Cougars are posting 61.9 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their previous 10 games, producing 65.0 a contest.
- Chicago State has performed better defensively over its previous 10 games, surrendering 72.1 points per contest, 6.4 fewer points than its season average of 78.5 allowed.
- In their previous 10 games, the Cougars are draining 6.7 treys per game, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (6.9). They own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (30.6%) compared to their season average (29.7%).
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 10-13-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 11-13-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-20 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.4 (364th in nation) | 46.6 (322nd) | 28.7 (337th) | 37.9 (362nd) | 10.3 (357th) | 13.0 (317th) |
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