Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  February 20th, at the Jones Convocation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Blue Raiders’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cougars’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Central Connecticut 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Central Connecticut and Chicago State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Raiders and Cougars. 

Central Connecticut Has Confidence 

Central Connecticut has confidence heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Mercyhurst, they were able to secure a 73-63 victory and in the last game against St Francis, they were able to pick up the 83-67 victory. It was actually a slow start for the Blue Raiders, but in the second half, they scored 45 points on the way to the victory. Jordan Jones had a strong game putting up 24 points to help pace the pace team. In this game, they need to get out to a faster start. 

Central Connecticut sits with a 19-6 record overall and they have gone 17-6 against the spread. Central Connecticut is averaging 72.8 points while their defense is giving up 63.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 226th in the league while the defense is ranked 14th in the league. Guard Jordan Jones has been the top player averaging 14 points while shooting 46 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Central Connecticut Wil Beat Chicago State

• Central Connecticut has won each of its last eight games against the Northeast Conference.
• Chicago State has lost 13 of its last 15 night games.
• Central Connecticut has won the first half in four of its last five night games against the Northeast Conference.

Chicago State is Struggling

Chicago State is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Fairleigh Dickinson, they lost 91-49, and in the last game against Le Moyne, they lost 80-75. At halftime, they were up by four points, but in the second half they gave up 53 points and that led to the victory. Jalen Forrest had a strong game putting up 22 points, two rebounds, and one assist. 

Chicago State sits with a 4-23 record overall and they have gone 12-15 against the spread. Chicago State is averaging 62.1 points while their defense is giving up 79.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 362nd in the league while the defense is ranked 337th. The offense just hasn’t enough talent and that has really let them down. Jalen Foresst has been the top player averaging 12.6 points while shooting 39.4 percent from the field. 

Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Prediction

Away from home this season, Central Connecticut has been really good this season sitting with a 10-3 record straight up and they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Central Connecticut is averaging 72.8 points per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. . Chicago State is averaging 62.1 points per game, and their offense isn’t going to be even close enough to get the job done here. Back Central Connecticut against the spread here.