Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

Missouri State head coach Dana Ford reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Chicago in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
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  • Illinois State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Missouri State
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Illinois State / Missouri State TV channel: ESPN+

The Illinois State Redbirds visit Great Southern Bank Arena to take on the Missouri State Bears on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Springfield, MO, MO, USA.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Illinois State vs. Missouri State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Illinois State vs. Missouri State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Illinois State-3.5 -105O 136.5 -110-160
Missouri State +3.5 -115U 136.5 -110+135

Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Illinois State vs Missouri State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Missouri State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 17-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.15 Units / 24.16% ROI).

  • 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -2.88% ROI
  • 18-9 when betting the Over for +8.1 Units / 27.23% ROI
  • 9-18 when betting the Under for -10.75 Units / -36.26% ROI

Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri State has a 14-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 7-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units / -42.15% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.87% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 2.98% ROI

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 39% from three (287/736) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State is shooting 49% (749/1,539) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Illinois State has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Illinois State has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/28 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State shot 31% from three (209/680) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (715 assists/ 758 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Missouri State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (347 assists/ 383 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Missouri State is shooting 65% from the free throw line (346/535) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/28 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Illinois State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (154 steals/28 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Illinois State has averaged 5.5 steals per game (154 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (2,035 points/1,554 shots) this season — tied for 17th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State has forced 13.1 turnovers per game (368 turnovers/28 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Missouri State has averaged 7.5 steals per game (209 steals/28 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Missouri State averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (902 rebounds/31 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Missouri State averaged 4.4 steals per game (135 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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