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Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State prediction: Why Fairleigh Dickinson is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Fairleigh Dickinson vs Chicago State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Chicago State will face Fairleigh Dickinson in men's college basketball action at Jones Convocation Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Fairleigh Dickinson as the most likely winner of the Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Fairleigh Dickinson and Chicago State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Fairleigh Dickinson a 63% chance of beating Chicago State. Our predicted final score has Fairleigh Dickinson winning 68-65.
According to our model, Fairleigh Dickinson (-2.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 132.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Fairleigh Dickinson 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 | Fairleigh Dickinson | Chicago State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-105) | +2.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Total | o132.5 (-115) | u132.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Fairleigh Dickinson -2.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Fairleigh Dickinson | -148 |
| Total | Under 132.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Fairleigh Dickinson -2.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Chicago State and Fairleigh Dickinson at Jones Convocation Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Jones Convocation Center
Conclusion
We predict Fairleigh Dickinson, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Chicago State on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Chicago State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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