Chicago State
Cougars
Spread
+20.5
NCAAF Predictions
Chicago State Cougars vs Butler Bulldogs Predictions
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl, Indianapolis, IN
@
Butler
Bulldogs
Spread
-20.5
50%
50%
Spread
Chicago State Cougars +20.5
Butler Bulldogs -20.5
Moneyline
Chicago State Cougars +820
Butler Bulldogs -1700
Total
Over 54.5 (-110)
Under 54.5 (-113)
Who wins this game?
Professional Picks
2 available
Professional Picks On This Game
Frank Obst
Spread pick
Wes Salvato
Spread pick
Chicago State vs. Butler Prediction: Pass at Butler -20.5
Analysis updated September 19, 2026 at 5:13 AM CDT
SPF prices Butler as the likely winner, but its -1700 moneyline requires a win rate above 94.4% to break even.
Betting outlook
Butler is a 20.5-point home favorite against Chicago State at SPF. Its -1700 moneyline would return just $10 in profit on a $170 stake. Without verified team performance or availability information, there's no basis for judging whether Butler deserves that price.
Chicago State is +820, and the total is 54.5, with over -110 and under -113. The same information gap prevents a supported spread or total pick; it doesn't make the underdog a bargain. The betting lean is Pass, with no score projection.
Sports site Card Chronicle lists Chicago State at Butler for Saturday, September 19, with kickoff at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
Pick
Butler Bulldogs
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass