Chicago State vs. LindenwoodFinal score and model picks, graded

FinalHunter Stadium
Chicago State1–6
9–44Final
Lindenwood2–4
Score by period
Team1234T
CHIC03069
LIND72410344

Top model pick, graded

Won

Game total over 52.5 −108

Why Picks With Pink Grading System likes it: Grade 72/100 (B): fresh matchup, price, and role research qualify, with deductions for sample and lineup uncertainty.

Picks With Pink Grading SystemDown 5% this season · 474 picks

How the picks did

Models went 3-1 on this game · +43% return

  1. Game total over 52.5
    +93%Won

    Taken at −108 on BetMGM

    Why it likes it
    • Grade 72/100 (B): fresh matchup, price, and role research qualify, with deductions for sample and lineup uncertainty.
    • Projected total 57.1: [(CSU PF 26.6 + Lindenwood PA 30.2) / 2] + [(Lindenwood PF 19.3 + CSU PA 38.0) / 2].
    • 2026 team-game totals pooled 13 games: mean 57.6, SD 17.7; normal residual model estimates 60% over 52.5.
    • No comparable exact-line history exists for this team total: L10 gate is N/A, 0 wins-0 losses-0 pushes in a same-line sample.
  2. Chicago State Cougars spread +23.5
    −100%Lost

    Taken at 48¢ on Polymarket US

    BETALAB 6.0Down 4% last 7 days
    Why it likes it
    • Recent five-game EPA net favors Chicago State by 0.048 per play (-0.202 vs -0.249).
    • PFF grades favor Chicago State 66.3, 59.7 overall and 77.2, 56.1 on defense.
    • SRS rates Lindenwood 24.5 points stronger before home-field adjustment; the talent gap can overwhelm recent efficiency.
  3. Lindenwood Lions spread −23.5
    +85%Won

    Taken at 54¢ on ProphetX

    Long Way HomeDown 5% last 7 days
    Why it likes it
    • Lindenwood's SRS rating is -37.2 versus Chicago State's -61.7, a 24.5-point neutral-field gap before home advantage.
    • The 2026 results show Chicago State allowing 43, 56, and 47 points in three of its five losses; Lindenwood's home setting supports separation.
    • Most likely loss: Lindenwood wins but fails to clear 24 points, especially if its offense repeats the 20-point output against Eastern Illinois.
  4. Total points under 53.5
    +92%Won

    Taken at 52¢ on ProphetX

    Long Way HomeDown 5% last 7 days
    Why it likes it
    • Projection: Lindenwood's six completed totals average 49.5 points, and its offense scored 20 or fewer in three of six games.
    • the live odds resolver returned no mainstream NCAAF price for this matchup, so the edge is venue-internal rather than sharp-confirmed.
    • Most likely loss: Lindenwood creates short fields against Chicago State's defense, scores 30-plus, and Chicago contributes enough to clear 53.5.

Questions

Who won Chicago State vs. Lindenwood?

The Lindenwood won 44–9 on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026.