BYU looks to cover the Cougars-Redbirds pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 6-2 mark when they host Illinois State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the BYU Cougars as -8-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Illinois State Redbirds vs BYU Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The BYU Cougars sport a record of 6-2 and 2-4 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Illinois State Redbirds have 4-4 and 3-2 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 2-4 for the BYU Cougars and 3-2 for the Illinois State Redbirds.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the BYU Cougars at No. 159 and the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 44 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Illinois State is ranked No. 245 in NCAA basketball at 32.5 per game. Contrast that with BYU's No. 192 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, BYU is the No. 155-ranked team in the country at 7.29 per game, while Illinois State rates No. 21 at 10.43 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Illinois State earned a 65-58 victory over Tulsa on Saturday, getting 22 points from Milik Yarbrough at Redbird Arena.
The Cougars got 17 points from Yoeli Childs as BYU ran past Utah State 75-66 on Saturday at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
- Illinois State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
- Illinois State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
- BYU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- BYU is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois State home to Murray State, Saturday, December 9th
BYU at Weber State, Saturday, December 9th
