Chicago State Cougars (CSU)
Basketball NCAAB Thu 8 Jan 17:00
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (FDU)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson

The Chicago State Cougars face the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Thursday, January 8.

Fairleigh Dickinson Might Prove Too Strong

We can’t resist going for Fairleigh Dickinson on the Moneyline, with our betting prediction made with confidence and there is -128 available that they beat Chicago State.

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Fairleigh Dickinson Won 91-49 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Chicago State Cougars lost their previous game, being beaten at home to LIU Sharks 74-55.

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights were beaten last game and this was on the road. Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash claimed a 85-82 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fairleigh Dickinson have won back-to-back matchups against Chicago State. It was a 58-48 victory on the road that was followed by a 91-49 home win. The past 3 clashes between these teams have seen two Fairleigh Dickinson wins.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Fairleigh Dickinson 4-11 1050 1109 -59 3-2 1-9 1L
Chicago State 2-13 988 1240 -252 1-3 1-10 4L
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Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are plenty of reasons to support the pick that Fairleigh Dickinson will win this college showdown. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -128.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.

Key Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson stats:

  • FDU have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • FDU have won 12 of their last 19 games at home.
  • FDU have won 2 consecutive games at home.
  • CSU have lost their last 4 games.
  • CSU have lost 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • CSU have lost 18 of their last 20 games.
  • FDU have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Fairleigh Dickinson Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline FDU
Totals Under 146.5
Result & BTTS 80 FDU / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago State Chicago State logo 68 - 72 Fairleigh Dickinson logo Fairleigh Dickinson

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Fairleigh Dickinson landing a 72-68 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Books

We’re seeing Fairleigh Dickinson priced up at -182 for a victory, with Chicago State trading at +150. The sportsbooks award a 40% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those who wager Under 143.5 can get -105.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago State logo Chicago State Stats
Fairleigh Dickinson logo Fairleigh Dickinson Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Northeast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Central Conn. St. 7-6 1021 932 89 4-1 3-5 1W
LIU 8-7 1154 1189 -35 3-1 5-6 2W
Wagner 5-7 893 942 -49 3-1 2-6 1L
Mercyhurst 6-9 1006 1004 2 5-1 1-8 1W
Le Moyne 6-9 1124 1158 -34 3-1 3-8 1L
New Haven 5-9 862 965 -103 3-2 2-7 1L
Fairleigh Dickinson 4-11 1050 1109 -59 3-2 1-9 1L
Stonehill 4-11 1008 1067 -59 3-3 1-8 1W
St. Francis (PA) 3-12 1034 1255 -221 3-4 0-8 1W
Chicago State 2-13 988 1240 -252 1-3 1-10 4L
  • 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