Fairfield vs Chicago State Prediction College Basketball Picks 3/25/24

Chicago State (13-18) vs Fairfield (23-12)

Game Info: Monday, March 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Ocean Center)

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The Fairfield Stags and the Chicago State Cougars will meet in the CBI Quarterfinals this Monday in Daytona Beach from the Ocean Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago State vs Fairfield Prediction.

  • Chicago State’s recent form and recent player performance 
  • Fairfield’s recent form and recent player performance
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago State 
  • Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Fairfield 
  • A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Chicago State vs Fairfield.

Fairfield Rundown: Will the Stags Sneak Through as Underdogs?

Fairfield enters at 23-12 after defeating Arkansas Little Rock in the first round, 82-75. The Stags used a strong second half to advance, and they’ll look to tack on win number 24 here against the Cougars. Fairfield is scoring 76.8 points per game, on 45.1% shooting, while allowing 71.4 ppg, and they’re 7-3 over their last ten games.

Fairfield’s X-Factors

  • Leading scorer Jalen Leach (16.4 ppg) is out for the tournament, and freshman guard Max Curtis stepped up in his absence with a season-high 19 points in the win over Little Rock.
  • Veteran guard Caleb Fields closed the season strong, and after scoring 15 points versus ALR, he’s up to 16.1 ppg.
  • Versatile guard Jasper Floyd posted a nice line against the Trojans (14/8/6), and he leads the Stags in rebounding (5.9) and assists (4.3), while scoring 9.5 ppg. 

Chicago State Rundown: Can the Cougars Follow Up Their First Postseason Victory Strong?

Chicago State comes in at 13-18 after defeating UC San Diego in the first round by two, 77-75. The Cougars managed to edge out the Tritons down the stretch, and they’ll attempt to claw their way into the Semifinals this Monday. Chicago St. is scoring 69.1 points per game, on 42.2% shooting, while allowing 71.4 ppg, and they’re 6-4 over their previous ten games.

Chicago State’s X-Factors

  • Fort Lauderdale native Wesley Cardet Jr. came thru with a game-high 30 points in the win over UCSD, and he leads UCSD in scoring (18.5), while grabbing 4.5 rpg. 
  • Veteran guard Jahsean Corbett has hit the 20-point mark in four of the last six games, and he leads the Cougars in rebounding (7.8), while scoring 15.4 ppg. 
  • Junior guard Brent Davis has reached double figures in eight of his previous ten outings, and he’s third on the team at 9.2 ppg 

Chicago State Cougars Team Facts

  • Chicago State has lost 46 of its last 49 games when playing with a rest advantage.
  • Four of Chicago State's last five day games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 145+ points.
  • Chicago State has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Fairfield Stags Team Facts

  • Fairfield has won 12 of its last 13 day games.
  • Nineteen of Fairfield's last 20 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
  • Fairfield has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Chicago State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.8%).
  • Chicago State ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (8.7).
  • Fairfield ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (38.0%).
  • Fairfield ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.5).

Fairfield vs Chicago State Prediction: Cougars Advance Through Talented Tandem

Fairfield played pretty well down the stretch, but after earning their first postseason win in school history on Saturday, there’s a good chance Chicago State comes out to play again. The Stags are also without two of their top three scorers, while the Cougars carry two talented players in Wesley Cardet Jr. and Jahsean Corbett. Cardet Jr. led the way in the right round matchup, and if he’s able to do some more home cooking, the Cougs will be in position to advance. Spot Chicago State the points for this CBI Quarterfinal. The winner of this game will meet Seattle or Evansville in the next round.

Corey’s Pick Chicago State TO COVER

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