Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

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.

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.

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	11-21	2150	2245	-95	8-6	3-15	4L
Chicago State	7-25	2105	2434	-329	5-6	2-19	3L

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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.

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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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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago State 68 - 72 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.

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Chicago State vs Fairleigh Dickinson 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.

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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Moneyline

CSU

+150

FDU

-182

Point Spread

CSU +3.5

-110

FDU -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

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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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Chicago State Stats

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

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.70 pts and allowed 80.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.10 pts and allowed 86.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 136.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 136.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.80 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 59.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	24-10	2519	2418	101	14-1	10-9	5W
Central Conn. St.	18-12	2215	2127	88	10-4	8-8	1L
Mercyhurst	17-17	2357	2291	66	12-3	5-14	1L
Le Moyne	15-17	2336	2341	-5	10-4	5-13	2L
New Haven	14-17	2013	2055	-42	9-6	5-11	1W
Wagner	13-17	2118	2186	-68	7-5	6-12	1L
Stonehill	12-21	2191	2263	-72	8-6	4-15	1L
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-21	2150	2245	-95	8-6	3-15	4L
St. Francis (PA)	7-24	2216	2510	-294	5-9	2-15	2L
Chicago State	7-25	2105	2434	-329	5-6	2-19	3L

• 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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