Murray State Racers vs Illinois State Redbirds Betting Odds and Trends

CFSB Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Murray State Racers and the visiting Illinois State Redbirds in college hoops betting odds action on Friday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Murray State Racers as 1.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Murray State Racers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 17-14 and 13-14-1 ATS Murray State Racers will face the 18-14 Illinois State Redbirds, who own a 14-15-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Murray State Racers are 13-15 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Illinois State Redbirds are 14-16.

The Racers - Redbirds odds would favor the Racers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Murray State is rated No. 11 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Illinois State is at No. 21.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Murray State's No. 169-ranked scoring average of 71.35 PPG, against a Illinois State Redbirds defense rated No. 35 and allowing 66.06 PPG. The Murray State Racers FG% has averaged 45.45% to date this season, more than the Illinois State Redbirds shooters have managed so far (41.36% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Illinois State suffered a 65-57 loss against Indiana State on Friday, getting 17 points from MiKyle McIntosh in a losing effort at Scottrade Center.

Murray State suffered a 75-66 loss against Morehead State on Thursday, getting 24 points from Bryce Jones in a losing effort at Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

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