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Central Conn vs. Chicago State prediction: Why Central Connecticut State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/21/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Central Conn vs Chicago State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Chicago State and Central Conn will meet in men's college basketball action at Jones Convocation Center on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Central Connecticut State as the most likely winner of the Central Conn vs. Chicago State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Central Conn vs. Chicago State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Central Conn and Chicago State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Central Connecticut State a 67% chance of beating Chicago State. Our predicted final score has Central Connecticut State winning 71-66.
According to our model, Central Connecticut State (-2.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 133.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Central Conn vs. Chicago State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Central Conn | Chicago State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-120) | +2.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +145 |
| Total | o133.5 (-120) | u133.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Central Conn vs. Chicago State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Central Connecticut State -2.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Central Connecticut State | -160 |
| Total | Under 133.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Central Connecticut State to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Central Conn vs. Chicago State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Chicago State and Central Conn at Jones Convocation Center is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Central Connecticut State vs. Chicago State
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Jones Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Central Connecticut State, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Chicago State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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