Chicago State vs Long Island University Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Chicago State vs Long Island University Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 5th, at the Steinberg Wellness Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sharks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago State 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LIU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago State and LIU

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

This is a 2-7 matchup in the Northeast Conference Tournament. When these two teams faced off on February 1st, Chicago State won 73-67 in overtime. In the first game of the year, LIU won 53-39. The home team won each of the two games. 

Chicago State is Ice Cold

Chicago State is ice-cold heading into this game, and they have lost seven games in a row. Two games ago against Mercyhurst, they lost 90-68, and in the last game against St Francis, they lost 80-71. They forced overtime but only scored three points, leading to the defeat. Quincy Allen had a strong game, putting up 22 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. Four different players put up at least 10 points. The defense was good in the first half, giving up only 26 points, but in the second half, they blew it. 

Chicago State sits with a 4-27 record overall, and they have gone 13-17-1 against the spread. Away from home, they have gone 1-18. Chicago State has a 4-27 record overall, and they have gone 13-17-1 against the spread. Jalen Forrest has been the top player for the squad, averaging 12.5 points while shooting 38.7 percent from the field and 31 percent from behind the three-point line. 

LIU Has Momentum

LIU Has some major momentum heading into this game, and they have won six games in a row. The last loss came against Chicago State. Two games ago against Wagner, they won 60-47; in the last game against Fairleigh Dickinson, they won 74-55. At halftime, they were down a point, but in the second half, they gave up only 23 points on the way to the victory. Malachi Davis put on a show, putting up 18 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Five different players put up at least 10 points. 

LIU has a 16-15 record overall, and they have gone 18-10-1 against the spread. At home, they have gone 7-4. LIU averages 67.7 points, while their defense gives up 65.4 points per game. The defense is ranked 25th, and they will need the defense to step up here. If the defense struggles here, this will be a long game. Malachi Davis has been the top player, averaging 17.1 points while shooting 40.7 percent from the field. The defense needs to step up in a big way. 

Why LIU Will Beat Chicago State

• Chicago State has lost each of its last seven games.
• LIU has won each of its last six games.
• Chicago State has lost the first half in each of its last five Conference Tournament games.

Matchup/League Facts

• LIU ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.1).
• LIU ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (51.7).
• Chicago State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (38.2%).
• Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-16.3).

Chicago State vs LIU Prediction

The home team has won the first two games between them, and it will be much of the same here. Chicago State’s offense has been inconsistent, and they will struggle to defend here. LIU is giving up only 65.4 points per game, and their defense will be locked down. Chicago State gave up only 39 points in the game on the road against LIU, and they will have some significant issues getting that going again here. LIU has a balanced offensive attack which has led to them going 5-0-1 against the spread in their last six games. Back LIU against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: LIU -12.5