The Cougars will play the Blue Devils on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Chicago State and Central Connecticut are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 5th, 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, Chicago State currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Central Connecticut is 98.00.
- Away Chicago State - Chicago State starts this game with a 1-14 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the Northeast Conference for away team wins.
- Home Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut meets Chicago State boasting a 5-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Northeast Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Chicago State currently ranks 7th (0.111) in the Northeast Conference, with Central Connecticut now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Northeast Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Chicago State has a 0.136 overall win percentage, with Central Connecticut matching up with a 0.524 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Chicago State currently possesses 3-19 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Central Connecticut has tallied a 11-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Chicago State, 3-19, visits Central Connecticut, 11-10, on Thursday.
College basketball conference records crucial for tournament seeding. Chicago State 1-8, Central Connecticut 5-5.
Chicago State won last game, Central Connecticut lost. Review tables for betting options. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Explore team futures and standings.
Best Cougars at Blue Devils Odds
| Underdog Chicago State | Favorite Central Connecticut |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago State | Favorite Central Connecticut |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Central Connecticut is a -8.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Chicago State is a +8.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Central Connecticut is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Chicago State is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Chicago State
Central Connecticut
2/05/26 7:00pm EST | +8.5 -110-8.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago State - Chicago State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +8.5 Chicago State underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Central Connecticut - Central Connecticut bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -8.5 Central Connecticut favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago State at Central Connecticut Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Chicago State
Central Connecticut
First to 5 Points
2/05/26 7:00pm EST | +118-160Bet |
Chicago State
Central Connecticut
First to 10 Points
2/05/26 7:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Chicago State
Central Connecticut
First to 15 Points
2/05/26 7:00pm EST | +155-220Bet |
Chicago State
Central Connecticut
Game to Overtime
2/05/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 0.600 | 10-4 | 8-8 | 12-6 | +3 | 0.667 | L1 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 0.219 | 5-6 | 2-19 | 5-13 | +10 | 0.278 | L3 |
Chicago State & Central Connecticut Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Chicago State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Chicago State YR: futures available
Central Connecticut Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Central Connecticut YR: futures available
Chicago State & Central Connecticut Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago State vs Central Connecticut College Basketball Game
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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 Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Chicago State vs Central Connecticut Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago State vs Central Connecticut Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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