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| MATCHUP | St. Francis (PA) Red Flash | Chicago State Cougers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-18 | 4-20 |
| Where | Jones Convocation Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NEC Front Row | |
St. Francis (PA) Red Flash Betting Preview
The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash lost to Le Moyne and Mercyhurst, and they play Fairleigh Dickinson next. St. Francis (PA) has lost 3 straight games.
The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are averaging 74.8 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 85.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Skylar Wicks is averaging 17.8 points and 2.7 assists, while Zion Russell is averaging 12.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Ahmad Harrison is dishing 2.4 assists and Chris Moncrief is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The St. Francis (PA) Red Flash are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Central Connecticut, beat New Haven, and they play Stonehill next. Chicago State has lost 20 of its last 24 games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 65.7 points on 39.7 percent shooting and allowing 79.3 points on 47.8 percent shooting. CJ Ray is averaging 13.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Marcus Tankersley is averaging 13.5 points and 2.1 assists. Doyel Cockrill III is the third double-digit scorer, and Stephen Byard is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- The home team has won four of Saint Francis’ last five games.
- Saint Francis has lost each of its last three games.
- Saint Francis has lost the first half in each of its last five Monday games against the Northeast Conference.
Why the Saint Francis Red Flash will win
- Chicago State has lost 17 of its last 19 games against the Northeast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Chicago State’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Each of Saint Francis’ last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
- Chicago State ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (44.6%).
St. Francis (PA) vs Chicago State Prediction
Chicago State has won 2 of its last 3 games and is at home, and now all of a sudden the Cougars are favorites. I’m not buying it. Chicago State is a bad team. St. Francis (PA) hasn’t had much road success and has issues of its own, but it did wax Chicago State by 21 points a couple of weeks ago. This will be the third time since 2014 that Chicago State is a favorite. I’m not buying it, folks. Give me the points with St. Francis (PA).