Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Illinois State is a -12.5 point favorite vs Indiana State
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Indiana State / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+

The Indiana State Sycamores visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Normal, IL.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Indiana State vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Indiana State+12.5 -115O 152.5 -115600
Illinois State -12.5 -105U 152.5 -105-900

Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 73.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Indiana State vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Indiana State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Indiana State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+10.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+7.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Indiana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Indiana State has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -25% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 6.98% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Indiana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (810 points/700 shots) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Illinois State has allowed 67.5 points per game (810 points/12 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Illinois State has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (323 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (165/248) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Illinois State has averaged 80.7 points per game (968 points/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 78.4

Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Illinois State is shooting 38% from three (451/1,196) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Indiana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (810 points/700 shots) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Illinois State has allowed 67.5 points per game (810 points/12 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Illinois State has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (323 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 67% from the free throw line (165/248) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Illinois State has averaged 80.7 points per game (968 points/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 78.4

Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Illinois State is shooting 38% from three (451/1,196) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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