Chicago State vs Long Island Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Chicago State Cougars and Long Island University Sharks meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Steinberg Wellness Center. Here’s a Chicago State vs. Long Island prediction. This article will include a Chicago State vs. Long Island pick.

Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview

The Chicago State Cougars lost to Fairleigh Dickinson and beat Central Connecticut, and they play Wagner next. Chicago State has won 4 of its last 6 games.

The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 66 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 47.1 percent shooting. CJ Ray is averaging 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Marcus Tankersley is averaging 13.3 points and 2.6 assists. Doyel Cockrill III is the third double-digit scorer, and Stephen Byard is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.1 rebounds per game.

Long Island University Sharks Betting Preview

The Long Island University Sharks beat Saint Francis and lost to Mercyhurst, and they play Fairleigh Dickinson next. LIU has won 8 of its last 10 games.

The Long Island University Sharks are averaging 76.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 45 percent shooting. Jamal Fuller is averaging 16.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Malachi Davis is averaging 14.8 points and 3.4 assists. Greg Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jomo Goings is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Long Island University Sharks are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The Long Island University Sharks are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• LIU has won each of its last 12 night games against the Northeast Conference.
• Chicago State has lost 17 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LIU has won the first half in each of its last seven home night games against the Northeast Conference.

Total Points: Facts

• Five of Chicago State’s last six road night games against the Northeast Conference have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Thirteen of LIU’s last 16 home games against the Northeast Conference have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• LIU ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.4%).
• LIU ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.2).
• Chicago State ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (45.5%).
• Chicago State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.1).

Chicago State vs Long Island Prediction

LIU is obviously the better team and should roll in this spot similar to its effort against Chicago State last month. However, Chicago State is playing its best ball of the season, which includes an upset over Central Connecticut. We also saw Chicago State go on the road and beat New Haven. Chicago State has found life over the last month. Also, while LIU wins games, it’s just 13-16 ATS on the season. Too many points. I’ll take a stab at the newly improved Chicago State.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Chicago State +12.5