- Cornell is a -6.5 point favorite vs Illinois State
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- Illinois State / Cornell TV channel: ESPN+
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Newman Arena to take on the Cornell Big Red on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Ithaca, NY.
Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Illinois State vs. Cornell Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Cornell Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois State | +6.5 -115 | O 158.5 -110 | +220 |
| Cornell | -6.5 -105 | U 158.5 -110 | -275 |
Illinois State vs Cornell Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cornell will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois State vs Cornell Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cornell will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+5.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
Cornell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cornell have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+3.80 Units / 4% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 8-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.8 Units / 52.73% ROI).
- 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -9.48% ROI
- 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
- 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI
Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cornell has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.1 Units / 11.83% ROI
- 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 17.17% ROI
- 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 41% from three (118/290) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has made 58 two point field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State had 295 offensive rebounds last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State has averaged 80.1 points per game (881 points/11 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 78.1
Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Cornell is shooting 64% from inside the arc (542/843) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%
Cornell is shooting 64% from inside the arc (542/843) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (58 steals/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (280/647) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Illinois State has forced 10.5 turnovers per game (115 turnovers/11 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (301/916) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cornell stole the ball 245 times last season — most among Ivy League Teams
Cornell has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (256 rebounds/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Cornell averaged 8.4 steals per game (245 steals/29 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Cornell has 316 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ivy League Teams
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