Saint Francis vs. Chicago State odds, prediction: 2026 Northeast Conference men's college basketball picks from proven model

The Saint Francis (Pa.) Red Flash go for the season sweep over the Chicago State Cougars when they meet in a Northeast Conference matchup on Monday afternoon. Saint Francis is coming off an 86-84 loss at Le Moyne College on Saturday, while Chicago State defeated New Haven 63-57 that same day. The Red Flash (6-17, 4-6 Northeast), who are eighth in the conference standings, are 1-10 on the road and have lost three in a row overall. The Cougars (4-20, 2-9 Northeast), who are 10th in the Northeast, are 2-5 on their home court.

Tip-off from Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, is set for 4 p.m. ET. Saint Francis leads the all-time series 3-0, including an 81-60 win on Jan. 23. Chicago State is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Saint Francis vs. Chicago State odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 150.5. 

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