- Illinois State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Evansville
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Illinois State / Evansville TV channel: ESPN+
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Ford Center to take on the Evansville Purple Aces on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Evansville, IN.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).
The Illinois State vs. Evansville Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Evansville Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Illinois State vs Evansville Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 71.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois State vs Evansville Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Evansville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 3.95% ROI).
- 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -4.27% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Evansville has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.25 Units / -13.37% ROI).
- 3-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.95 Units / -56.36% ROI
- 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,754 points/1,342 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (306 assists/ 256 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Illinois State attempted 585 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has averaged 68.2 points per game (6,003 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Evansville has averaged 67.0 points per game (1,541 points/23 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.3
Evansville averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (260 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Evansville averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (546 free throw attempts/1,937 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has forced 11.0 turnovers per game (945 turnovers/86 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Illinois State has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (620 rebounds/23 games) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Illinois State has allowed 66.4 points per game (1,527 points/23 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville forced 12.2 turnovers per game (404 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Evansville allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Evansville has forced 11.6 turnovers per game (1,023 turnovers/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Evansville averaged 6.6 steals per game (218 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
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