Chicago State vs St. Francis (PA) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Saint Francis head coach Rob Krimmel watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Indianapolis.
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  • St. Francis (PA) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Chicago State / St. Francis (PA) TV channel: ESPN+

The Chicago State Cougars visit DeGol Arena to take on the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Loretto, PA, PA, USA.

St. Francis (PA) is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Chicago State vs. St. Francis (PA) Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. St. Francis (PA) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+8.5 -105O 144.5 -115+290
St. Francis (PA) -8.5 -115U 144.5 -105-375

Chicago State vs St. Francis (PA) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. Francis (PA) will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chicago State vs St. Francis (PA) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Chicago State will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 away games (+6.65 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Saint Francis has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 26 games (+15.20 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Saint Francis has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.87 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Saint Francis has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Saint Francis have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Saint Francis has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+2.00 Units / 19% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 12-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 3-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.4 Units / -64.44% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.23% ROI
  • 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.53% ROI

St. Francis (PA) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. Francis (PA) has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 8-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -18.63% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Over for +9.3 Units / 35.36% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Under for -11.8 Units / -44.53% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State has averaged 1.07 points per shot (1,859 points/1,735 shots) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Chicago State is shooting 38% (656/1,735) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Chicago State has an eFG% of 44% this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Chicago State is shooting 30% from three (214/718) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

St. Francis (PA) Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. Francis (PA) has 13.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

St. Francis (PA) has a 23% free throw rate (380 free throw attempts/1,684 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. Francis (PA) is shooting 47% (785/1,684) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 44%

St. Francis (PA) has an eFG% of 54% this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 50%

Chicago State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chicago State averaged 20.4 defensive rebounds per game (653 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Chicago State has averaged 20.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,287 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Chicago State has averaged 8.0 steals per game (495 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Chicago State has averaged 21.1 defensive rebounds per game (634 rebounds/30 games) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

St. Francis (PA) Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. Francis (PA) has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (697 rebounds/29 games) this season — 2nd best among Northeast Teams; League Avg: 22.5

St. Francis (PA) has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (237/758) this season — 3rd best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 33%

St. Francis (PA) has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (761/1,739) this season — 4th best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 44%

St. Francis (PA) has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (2,126 points/1,739 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Northeast Teams ; League Avg: 1.26


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