- Illinois State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Evansville
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- Illinois State / Evansville TV channel: ESPN+
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Ford Center to take on the Evansville Purple Aces on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Evansville, IN.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).
The Illinois State vs. Evansville Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Evansville Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois State | -5.5 -115 | O 132.5 -115 | -250 |
| Evansville | +5.5 -105 | U 132.5 -105 | +200 |
Illinois State vs Evansville 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.
Illinois State vs Evansville Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 62.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+11.85 Units / 75% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+3.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
Evansville Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Evansville has hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 34 games (+16.35 Units / 44% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+12.30 Units / 62% ROI)
- Evansville have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.65 Units / 55% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.65 Units / 25% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 11-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.7 Units / 50% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 1.47% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Evansville has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.85 Units / -31.6% ROI).
- 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.35 Units / -28.16% ROI
- 3-11 when betting the Over for -9.1 Units / -59.09% ROI
- 11-3 when betting the Under for +7.7 Units / 50% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (111 rebounds/15 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Illinois State is shooting 41% from three (159/390) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has averaged 1.43 points per shot (1,187 points/831 shots) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.33
Illinois State has made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville has averaged 64.9 points per game (974 points/15 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 76.5
Evansville has averaged 64.9 points per game (974 points/15 games) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Evansville is shooting 32% from three (332/1,046) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Evansville has averaged 69.2 points per game (3,323 points/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (75 steals/15 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Illinois State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (75 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Illinois State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (159 turnovers/15 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Illinois State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (159 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:
Evansville stole the ball 218 times last season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Evansville has averaged 6.7 steals per game (320 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Evansville averaged 6.6 steals per game (218 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Evansville has 320 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
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