Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Central Connecticut vs Chicago State

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils battle the Chicago State Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 21.

We’re going for a modest total when Central Connecticut State and Chicago State take to the court. Under 138.5 points could be on the money and our prediction is currently available at -112.

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils won their previous game, beating Le Moyne Dolphins at home. It was a 78-77 win.

Chicago State Cougars were beaten 60-59 in their last game, being turned over at home to Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Central Connecticut won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 78-67 triumph when facing Chicago State. Central Connecticut have won on the past 3 times these teams have gone H2H.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Central Conn. St.	16-10	1955	1845	110	8-3	8-7	5W
Chicago State	6-22	1843	2151	-308	4-6	2-16	2L

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Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Central Connecticut vs Chicago State betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 138.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -112 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

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Key Central Connecticut vs Chicago State stats:

• The 138.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 CCSU games on the road.
• The 138.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 CCSU games on the road.
• The 138.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 CSU games at home.
• The 138.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 CSU games.
• The 138.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 CSU games at home.

Under 138.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 138.5 Points @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Connecticut 66 - 67 Chicago State

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Cougars to achieve a 67-66 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Chicago State at +160. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 38% chance of winning this college game. Central Connecticut are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at -192.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 138.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 138.5 at -112.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

CCSU

-192

CSU

+160

Point Spread

CCSU -4.5

-105

CSU +4.5

-115

Total Points

Under 138.5

-112

Over 138.5

-108

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Central Connecticut Stats

Chicago State Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.10 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 70.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 133.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 135.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.30 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 67.30 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 home games

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Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	19-9	2067	2010	57	9-1	10-8	2W
Central Conn. St.	16-10	1955	1845	110	8-3	8-7	5W
Le Moyne	14-14	2062	2058	4	9-3	5-11	1L
Mercyhurst	13-15	1917	1865	52	9-3	4-12	1L
New Haven	12-15	1734	1781	-47	8-5	4-10	2W
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-17	1893	1941	-48	8-5	3-12	1W
Wagner	9-16	1782	1883	-101	5-5	4-11	1W
Stonehill	9-19	1807	1916	-109	6-5	3-14	5L
St. Francis (PA)	6-21	1946	2206	-260	5-8	1-13	7L
Chicago State	6-22	1843	2151	-308	4-6	2-16	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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