Chicago State vs LIU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Chicago State vs LIU

The Chicago State Cougars go up against the LIU Sharks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, February 26.

Under 139.5 points could be on the money for this Chicago State vs LIU Sharks game. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring contest and the odds of -110 looks like a value bet.

Chicago State Cougars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 70-51 home win occurred against Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.

LIU Sharks suffered a defeat in their last game. A 91-83 scoreline occurred on the road against Mercyhurst Lakers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

LIU have won the last two matchups versus Chicago State. It was 68-57 at home before a 74-55 road win. The past 4 H2H games have seen LIU land three wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	19-10	2150	2101	49	9-1	10-9	1L
Chicago State	7-22	1913	2202	-289	5-6	2-16	1W

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Chicago State vs LIU Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Chicago State vs LIU with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 139.5 points which is available at -110.

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Key Chicago State vs LIU stats:

• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 CSU games.
• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 CSU games.
• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 CSU games.
• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 LIU games at home.
• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 LIU games.
• The 139.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 139.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 139.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Chicago State 58 - 74 LIU

There are lots of different ways to back the Sharks on the correct score betting and something like 74-58 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Chicago State vs LIU 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.

At betting odds of -833 with the sportsbooks, LIU Sharks are regarded as 89% likely to win this college game. At +550, Chicago State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

12.5 is the spread and 139.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those expecting a low total can back Under 139.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

CSU

+550

LIU

-833

Point Spread

CSU +12.5

-110

LIU -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-110

Over 139.5

-110

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Chicago State Stats

LIU Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.70 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.40 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 64.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 66.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Northeast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
LIU	19-10	2150	2101	49	9-1	10-9	1L
Central Conn. St.	16-11	2006	1915	91	8-3	8-8	1L
Mercyhurst	14-15	2008	1948	60	10-3	4-12	1W
Le Moyne	14-15	2130	2135	-5	9-3	5-12	2L
New Haven	13-16	1885	1931	-46	8-6	5-10	1L
Wagner	10-16	1847	1939	-92	5-5	5-11	2W
Fairleigh Dickinson	11-18	1970	2025	-55	8-6	3-12	1L
Stonehill	10-19	1884	1984	-100	7-5	3-14	1W
St. Francis (PA)	7-22	2075	2338	-263	5-9	2-13	1W
Chicago State	7-22	1913	2202	-289	5-6	2-16	1W

• 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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