Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Basketball Odds

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The Blue Devils will play the Cougars on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Central Connecticut and Chicago State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Central Connecticut currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Chicago State is 94.00.
  • Away Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut starts this game with a 8-7 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Northeast Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Chicago State - Chicago State meets Central Connecticut boasting a 4-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Northeast Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Central Connecticut currently ranks 2nd (0.643) in the Northeast Conference, with Chicago State now standing 8th (0.286) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Central Connecticut has a 0.600 overall win percentage, with Chicago State matching up with a 0.222 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Central Connecticut currently possesses 15-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Chicago State has tallied a 6-21 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Central Connecticut looks to extend their winning streak against Chicago State.

With conference standings on the line, each game is crucial for tournament seeding.

Central Connecticut boasts a 15-10 overall record, while Chicago State struggles at 6-21.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

In the Northeast Conference, Central Connecticut holds a solid 9-5 record, while Chicago State sits at 4-10.

Central Connecticut rides a 4-game winning streak, while Chicago State looks to bounce back.

Magic will be in the air as these teams battle it out on the court!

Best Blue Devils at Cougars Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Chicago State		Favorite

Central Connecticut
+3.5 -102 BetMGM
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-3.5 -118 BetMGM
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Central Connecticut has a -3.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Chicago State has a +3.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM PA. Chicago State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
138.5 o -105 BetMGM
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138.5 u -115 BetMGM
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Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Chicago State		Favorite

Central Connecticut
+155 BetMGM
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-190 BetMGM
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Central Connecticut is the -190 moneyline favorite. Risk $190 to win $100 on Central Connecticut at BetMGM. Chicago State is the +155 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $155 on Chicago State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Central Connecticut vs Chicago State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Central Connecticut is a -3.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Chicago State is a +3.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Central Connecticut vs Chicago State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 138.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Central Connecticut vs Chicago State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Central Connecticut is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Chicago State is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Central Connecticut
Chicago State
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
-3.5 -118+3.5 -102
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Underdog Chicago State - Chicago State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +3.5 Chicago State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.

Favorite Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -3.5 Central Connecticut favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Central Connecticut at Chicago State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Central Connecticut
Chicago State
First to 5 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Central Connecticut
Chicago State
First to 10 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
-135-102Bet
Central Connecticut
Chicago State
First to 15 Points
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
-140+100Bet
Central Connecticut
Chicago State
Game to Overtime
2/21/26 2:00pm EST
Yes +775No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Central Connecticut, Chicago State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Central Connecticut18-120.60010-48-812-6+30.667L1
Chicago State7-250.2195-62-195-13+100.278L3

Central Connecticut & Chicago State Futures Odds

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Central Connecticut Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Connecticut YR: futures available

Chicago State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Chicago State YR: futures available

Central Connecticut & Chicago State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Central Connecticut vs Chicago State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Central Connecticut vs Chicago State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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