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| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougars | Incarnate Word Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Spread | +7.5 -110 | -7.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +240 | -298 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-105) | Under 145.5 (-115) |
| Where | McDermott Center, San Antonio, TX | |
| When | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Chicago State vs Incarnate Word Prediction
I’m not running to the window to back Chicago State, but playing a team like Texas on the road in its season opener should prepare it for a more manageable game like this. Incarnate Word couldn’t get its offense going in its season opener, and while you expect a better effort here, it’s also 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. Incarnate Word is rarely a decent-sized favorite and often struggles to get stops on the defensive end. While Chicago State has issues of its own, nobody should be a big underdog to IW if we’re being honest. There are better ways to spend your Thursday night, but if forced to pick, I want the points with the Cougars. Give me Chicago State.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Texas, and they play South Carolina State and Cal Baptist next. Chicago State has lost 4 straight games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 59 points on 39.3 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 62.5 percent shooting. Will Lovings-Watts is averaging 13 points and 3 rebounds, while Mike Price is averaging 12 points and 5 assists. Davius Loury is dishing 1 assist, and Bryan Akanmu is grabbing 1 rebound. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 50 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 50 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 17 rebounds per game.
Incarnate Word Cardinals Betting Preview
The Incarnate Word Cardinals lost to Oklahoma State, and they play UTEP and UC Davis next. Incarnate Word has lost 7 of their last 9 games.
The Incarnate Word Cardinals are averaging 60 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 91 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Mekhi Conner is averaging 18 points and 3 assists, while Godswill Erheriene is averaging 12 points and 4 rebounds. Brandon McCreesh is dishing 2 assists, and Christophe Pare is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 23 rebounds per game.
Why the Incarnate Word Cardinals will win
- Incarnate Word has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center.
- Chicago State has lost 28 of its last 30 road games.
- Chicago State has lost the first half in each of its last eight Thursday games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Incarnate Word has lost six of its last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Chicago State has won the first half in six of its last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Incarnate Word’s last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Six of Chicago State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chicago State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (33.3%).
- Chicago State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (153.1).