Chicago State Cougars defeat Incarnate Word Cardinals 66-54: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Chicago State Cougars 66, Incarnate Word Cardinals 54
The Chicago State Cougars beat the Incarnate Word Cardinals 66-54 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at McDermott Center. The Chicago State Cougars covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 143, with 120 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals final score and game recap
The Chicago State Cougars led 34-22 at halftime. The second half was even at 32-32.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mike Price (Chicago State Cougars): 21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Foday Sheriff (Chicago State Cougars): 11 points, 4 rebounds.
- Godswill Erheriene (Incarnate Word Cardinals): 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Ismail Habib (Incarnate Word Cardinals): 14 points, 2 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals?
The Chicago State Cougars covered the spread as 8.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 12 points.
The spread opened at Incarnate Word Cardinals -7.5 and closed at Incarnate Word Cardinals -8.5. AiQ's pick was the Chicago State Cougars +7.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went under: 120 points combined against a closing total of 143, under by 23. 56 of the 120 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 145.5 and closed at 143. AiQ's pick was the under 145.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals predictions do?
AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Incarnate Word Cardinals to win at -345, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Chicago State Cougars +7.5, a win.
- Total: the under 145.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the spread and the total and wrong on the moneyline.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 66.5: the under, paying -110, with 56 points scored.
- Chicago State Cougars team total 67.5: the under, paying -115, with 66 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Chicago State Cougars won the first half, paying +220.
- First-half spread: Chicago State Cougars +4.5 covered, paying -115.
- Incarnate Word Cardinals team total 75.5: the under, paying -105, with 54 scored.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago State Cougars at +306 and the Incarnate Word Cardinals at -399. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Incarnate Word Cardinals a 76% favorite. The Chicago State Cougars won as the underdog at +306: $306 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Incarnate Word Cardinals, the price before the game was -345: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Incarnate Word Cardinals between the open and the close, and the Chicago State Cougars covered. The total moved down from 145.5 to 143, and the game went under.
Chicago State Cougars and Incarnate Word Cardinals betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago State Cougars 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Incarnate Word Cardinals 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
What's next for Chicago State Cougars and Incarnate Word Cardinals?
Next for the Chicago State Cougars: the South Carolina State Bulldogs at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Incarnate Word Cardinals: at the UTEP Miners on Sunday, November 8, 2026.