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St. Francis (PA) vs Chicago State Picks and Predictions – Monday February 9, 2026
St. Francis (PA) and Chicago State meet Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, with NEC TV carrying the game. It’s a conference matchup between two teams that have lived on thin margins all year, which is why the number is basically telling you this is a one-possession game late.
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Chicago State is priced as the slight home favorite at -1.5 and -132 on the moneyline. St. Francis (PA) is +1.5 and +105. The total sits at 146.5, and that’s the most interesting part of the board because both teams can get dragged into a higher-possession script even when the efficiency is ugly.
St. Francis (PA) comes in 6-17 with a brutal 1-10 road record. Chicago State is 4-20 and 2-5 at home. So the handicap comes down to which side can actually impose a game plan for 40 minutes, not who looks better on a resume.
St. Francis (PA) vs Chicago State Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the board for any late movement in the updated college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis (PA) | +105 | +1.5 (-113) | 146.5 |
| Chicago State | -132 | -1.5 (-113) | 146.5 |
St. Francis (PA) Betting Form
St. Francis (PA) is coming off an 86-84 loss to Le Moyne, but the shape of that game matters. They played it fast, created a ton of shot volume, and stayed aggressive late. Skylar Wicks going for 27 and Zion Russell adding 15 with seven boards reinforces what this team is when it’s at its best: pace, attempts, and enough perimeter makes to swing a close game.
From a betting perspective, the Red Flash profile as a live underdog because they don’t need pristine possessions to win. They’re comfortable turning a matchup into a possession count contest, and that creates variance that favors the points. If they’re getting clean looks early and staying out of long scoring droughts, +1.5 becomes valuable in a game the market already expects to be tight.
For deeper splits and recent game logs, you can reference St. Francis (PA) stats and results.
Chicago State Betting Form
Chicago State’s recent 63-57 win over New Haven fits the Cougars’ preferred script: keep the game close, defend without collapsing, and finish possessions at the line when it gets tight. Marcus Tankersley leading with 19 points and four assists is a good sign because Chicago State needs stable creation more than it needs a ceiling game.
The betting issue with laying points here is that Chicago State doesn’t separate often. Even when the Cougars play well, it tends to stay within a short number because they’re not built to string together long, efficient scoring runs. The upside is they can win late if the game becomes a whistle-and-free-throw finish, because they’re competent at the stripe and that’s exactly how short favorites cover.
If you want their broader trend picture, start with Chicago State schedule and stats.
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St. Francis (PA) vs Chicago State Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is about pace control and shot quality. St. Francis (PA) wants to play in space and push volume, especially if they can generate early-clock threes or quick paint touches that force rotations. Chicago State would rather keep the game organized, avoid turnovers, and turn possessions into free throws or simple finishes.
Rebounding and transition defense are the swing points. If Chicago State gives up second chances, it’s hard to justify a favorite position because St. Francis (PA) will simply get more cracks at the rim and more threes. If Chicago State controls the glass and forces St. Francis (PA) into longer half-court possessions, the Cougars’ path to covering improves because the Red Flash tend to rely on pace to smooth out their efficiency dips.
The total at 146.5 is the trap door. If St. Francis (PA) dictates tempo, the over is live even if both teams shoot mediocre percentages because the possession count climbs. If Chicago State slows it and the game turns into longer trips with late-clock attempts, 146.5 starts to look inflated. In this specific matchup, I care less about “who’s better” and more about “who gets their preferred rhythm first.”
St. Francis (PA) vs Chicago State Predictions and Best Bets
I lean St. Francis (PA) +1.5. In a near pick’em, I’d rather have the points with the team that can manufacture extra shot attempts through pace and volume. Chicago State being the favorite makes sense on home court, but it’s still a team that doesn’t create margin consistently, and that’s a problem when you’re laying even a small number.
On the moneyline, +105 is playable if you want a single outcome bet, because St. Francis (PA) has a more obvious “variance win” path: a made-three stretch that flips the game in four minutes. Chicago State’s win condition is tighter, and it usually requires the game to stay controlled and close enough for free throws to matter late.
For the total, I’m slightly toward the under 146.5 because both teams can get inefficient quickly, and Chicago State has more incentive to slow it if they’re protecting a small edge. But the spread is the cleaner angle because it doesn’t require you to be perfect on pace.
Best Bet: St. Francis (PA) +1.5
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