| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougers | New Haven Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-20 | 10-13 |
| Spread | +5.5 -108 | -5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 127.5 (-108) | Under 127.5 (-112) |
| Where | Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center, West Haven, CT | |
| When | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Central Connecticut and Mercyhurst, and they play Saint Francis next. Chicago State has lost 20 of its last 23 games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 68.6 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 82.9 points on 48 percent shooting. CJ Ray is averaging 13.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Marcus Tankersley is averaging 13.2 points and 2 assists. Doyel Cockrill III is the third double-digit scorer, and Braelon Bush is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.9 rebounds per game.
New Haven Chargers Betting Preview
The New Haven Chargers beat Saint Francis, lost to LIU, and they play Central Connecticut next. New Haven has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The New Haven Chargers are averaging 67.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jabri Fitzpatrick is averaging 12.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Najimi George is averaging 11.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Andre Pasha is the third double-digit scorer and Stefano Faloppa is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The New Haven Chargers are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Haven Chargers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Why the New Haven Chargers will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 13 road games against the Northeast Conference.
- New Haven has won six of its last seven home games.
- Chicago State has lost the first half in 15 of its last 17 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- New Haven has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Haven ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.0).
- New Haven ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
- Chicago State ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.5%).
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (49.2%).
Chicago State vs New Haven Prediction
New Haven is simply the better team on both sides of the ball, while Chicago State just hasn’t been able to step up in competition all season. While it did recently beat Mercyhurst, overall, Chicago State just hasn’t been able to win or cover numbers as an underdog. New Haven beat Chicago State on the road a couple of weeks ago as a 1.5-point underdog, surprisingly. As I’ve said before, I have little use for Chicago State this season. I’ll lay the number with New Haven at home.