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| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougers | St. Francis (PA) Red Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-17 | 16-18 |
| Where | DeGol Arena, Loretto, PA | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Le Moyne and New Haven, and they play Mercyhurst next. Chicago State has lost 8 straight games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 69.3 points on 39.5 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Marcus Tankersley is averaging 13.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Doyel Cockrill III is averaging 13.3 points and 1.8 assists. CJ Ray is the third double-digit scorer, and Braelon Bush is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28 rebounds per game.
St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Betting Preview
The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash lost to Central Connecticut, beat Stonehill, and they play New Haven next. St. Francis (PA) has split its last 6 games.
The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are averaging 73.4 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 86.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Skylar Wicks is averaging 17.4 points and 2.7 assists, while Zion Russell is averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Ahmad Harrison is dishing 1.9 assists and Chris Moncrief is grabbing 2 rebounds. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Francis Red Flash will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 14 games against the Northeast Conference.
- Saint Francis has won four of its last five night games against the Northeast Conference.
- The home team has won the first half in 16 of Chicago State’s last 20 games.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Saint Francis has lost seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Chicago State vs St. Francis (PA) Prediction
This has nothing to do with St. Francis (PA) and everything to do with Chicago State. The Cougars are downright dreadful offensively and can’t be trusted in any shape or form. Chicago State is 8-10 ATS on the season despite being underdogs nightly. St. Francis (PA) has seen 4 of its 5 wins this season come at home. St. Francis also has recent upsets over FDU and Wagner, which show this team is capable of stepping up in competition. If that’s the case, St. Francis should roll in this spot at home. Chicago State is terrible. I’ll lay the bucket.