College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Redbirds of Illinois State hit the hard court against the Sycamores of Indiana State.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois State Redbirds were listed as 3.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana State Sycamores sit at 8-7 (10-4 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Illinois State Redbirds are currently 9-7 (6-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Indiana State is 6-8 OU, and Illinois State is 5-9 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 117-rated Indiana State Sycamores and the No. 115-ranked Illinois State Redbirds, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Indiana State has the nation's No. 206-rated offensive output, at 68.8 PPG. The visiting Illinois State Redbirds defense ranks No. 69 allowing on average 66.62 PPG. The Sycamores FG% has averaged 40.82% so far, less than the Indiana State Redbirds marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.93% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Illinois State earned a 54-52 victory over Loyola of Chicago on Wednesday, getting 14 points from DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell at Redbird Arena.
The Sycamores got 27 points from Devonte Brown as Indiana State ran past Drake 79-69 on Wednesday at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois State at Southern Illinois, Tuesday, January 12th
Indiana State at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, January 13th