Illinois State Redbirds

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Missouri State Bears

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Can Missouri State Stay Close to the Favorites?

Our best bet is Missouri State at +3.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against Illinois State would mean our pick at odds of 1.83 lands a return.

Illinois State Won 74-68 in Teams’ Last Encounter

Illinois State Redbirds previous game saw them claim a 82-71 home win over Bradley Braves.

Missouri State Bears lost on the road in their last game. Valparaiso Beacons won 66-64.

Illinois State had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 74-68 win over Missouri State. Illinois State have won four on the spin against Missouri State. They’ve also claimed 5 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Our college basketball handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Illinois State vs Missouri State stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Missouri State in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Missouri State in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois State in any of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois State in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois State in 6 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Missouri State in 6 of their last 10 games against Illinois State.

Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction

Missouri State look easy to back at 1.83 considering the underdogs have been given a spread of +3.5. This looks a very good number when squaring off in this college contest.

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Missouri State +3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Illinois State vs Missouri State Bet Builder Tips

Spread Missouri State +3.5
Totals Over 135.5
Result & BTTS 60 Missouri State / Yes

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State Illinois State logo 68 - 71 Missouri State logo Missouri State

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Missouri State to win by a 71-68 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Illinois State vs Missouri State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Illinois State Moneyline Favorites

Illinois State are regarded as having a 61% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at 1.65. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Missouri State are trading at 2.28.

The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 135.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 135.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, Illinois State are favorites and they can be backed at 1.67 to attain this total first. If you want to back Missouri State, then odds of 2.10 can be found.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

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Total Points

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Drake 30-3 2313 1928 385 18-2 12-1 7W
Bradley 26-8 2612 2339 273 16-3 10-5 1L
Belmont 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Northern Iowa 20-12 2355 2150 205 14-7 6-5 2L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
Indiana State 14-18 2563 2545 18 8-7 6-11 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
Evansville 11-21 2113 2263 -150 7-9 4-12 4L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak