The Chicago State Cougars (4-26, 4-11 NEC) are underdogs (+9.5) as they attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they visit the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (12-17, 7-8 NEC) at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at DeGol Arena. The contest airs on NEC Front Row. The over/under in the matchup is set at 143.5.
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Saint Francis (PA) Cover -9.5 vs Chicago State -108
Saint Francis (PA) vs. Chicago State betting lines
- Saint Francis (PA) moneyline odds to win: -459
- Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +347
- Spread: Saint Francis (PA) (-9.5)
- Total: 143.5
Saint Francis (PA) statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Saint Francis (PA) has done a better job covering the spread at home (5-4-0) than it has in road games (9-8-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Red Flash hit the over more often when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total six times in nine opportunities this season (66.7%). In road games, they have hit the over 11 times in 17 opportunities (64.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Saint Francis (PA) has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to road games (.500).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Red Flash have been racking up 74 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 72.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Saint Francis (PA) has been tougher on defense lately, giving up 72.9 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 73.3 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
- While the Red Flash are connecting on fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (8.2 per game) compared to their season-long average (8.4), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (34.9% from deep over the last 10, 34.4% on the season).
Saint Francis (PA) betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 9-8-0)
- O-U-P: 17-9-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 11-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-15 (Home: 2-3; Away: 3-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (86th in nation) | 43.8 (177th) | 31.1 (233rd) | 31.2 (189th) | 14.7 (100th) | 12.4 (288th) |
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Chicago State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Chicago State has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 4-6-0 record) than on the road (.444, 8-10-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Cougars games have gone over more frequently at home (six of 10, 60%) than on the road (nine of 18, 50%).
- This year the Cougars are 3-7 at home when moneyline underdogs (.300 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-17 (.056).
Recent trends
- While the Cougars are scoring 62.4 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark in their previous 10 games, tallying 68.3 a contest.
- In its past 10 games, Chicago State is giving up 78.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 79 points allowed.
- The Cougars are making 7.9 three-pointers per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.8 more than their average for the season (7.1). Likewise, they sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (31.5%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (29.8%).
Chicago State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-17-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 8-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 9-8-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 13-17-0)
- O-U-P: 16-14-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 9-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-26 (Home: 3-7; Away: 1-17)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.8 (364th in nation) | 48 (353rd) | 27.9 (345th) | 37.3 (362nd) | 10.5 (354th) | 12.1 (268th) |
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