- Illinois State is a -13.5 point favorite vs Evansville
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Evansville / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Evansville Purple Aces visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).
The Evansville vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Evansville vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Evansville vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Evansville vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Evansville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 15% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+4.95 Units / 33% ROI)
- Evansville have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+12.80 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.55 Units / 53% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+7.25 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Evansville has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.89% ROI).
- 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -51.86% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 8.54% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (185/275) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Illinois State has a TS% of 52% this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois State has an eFG% of 57% this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Illinois State has averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,126 points/818 shots) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has averaged 68.8 points per game (5,432 points/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Evansville averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,349 points/1,937 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Evansville shot 45% (868/1,937) last season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%
Evansville is shooting 31% from three (324/1,058) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (185/275) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Illinois State has a TS% of 52% this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Illinois State has an eFG% of 57% this season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Illinois State has averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,126 points/818 shots) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has averaged 68.8 points per game (5,432 points/79 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Evansville averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,349 points/1,937 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Evansville shot 45% (868/1,937) last season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%
Evansville is shooting 31% from three (324/1,058) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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