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Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks
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Chicago State (2-17) vs Fairleigh Dickinson (6-13)
January 20, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago State +2.5 — Over/Under:
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights and Chicago State Cougars meet Monday in college basketball action at the Jones Convocation Center. Here’s a Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State Prediction. This article will include a Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State Pick.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Betting Preview
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights lost to St. Francis PA and Central Connecticut, and they play Stonehill, Le Moyne, and Mercyhurst next. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are averaging 77.2 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Terrence Brown is averaging 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Jo’el Emanuel is averaging 11.6 points and 2.1 assists. Dylan Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Ahmed Barba-Bey is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free throw line. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Stonehill, beat Le Moyne, and they play Stonehill, Central Connecticut, and LIU next. The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 60.2 points on 36.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Jalen Forrest is averaging 9.6 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Noble Crawford is averaging 9.6 points and 2.1 assists. Gabe Spinelli is dishing 2.6 assists and Troy McKoy Jr. is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Fairleigh Dickinson has lost six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Chicago State has won five of its last six home games following a home win.
Why the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights will win
- Chicago State has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has won four of its last five road games against the Northeast Conference.
- Fairleigh Dickinson has won the first half in four of its last five road games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Fairleigh Dickinson’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 146+ points.
- Six of Chicago State’s last eight games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State Injury Report
Neither Fairleigh Dickinson nor Chicago State has a player listed on its injury report.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State Prediction
The Chicago State Cougars are possibly the worst team in the country as they don’t play defense, and they shoot 36.3 percent from the field. Chicago State doesn’t even have a single double-digit scorer this season. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights aren’t lighting the world on fire themselves, but they have far and away more life offensively, and they have three times the wins Chicago State has. Also, Fairleigh Dickinson is 12-4 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 80 percent, Fairleigh Dickinson is tied with Elon and Houston Christian as the best cover teams in college basketball. We’re only being asked to lay a bucket with a cash cow while fading one of the worst teams in the sport. Not sure how you pass up getting behind the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.Â
