Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA College Hoops Odds

Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Charles Koch Arena Saturday as the Wichita State Shockers look to beat the odds vs the Illinois State Redbirds in NCAA hoops betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Wichita State Shockers betting line opened as -17-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Illinois State Redbirds have watched them go 18-12 and 14-14 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Wichita State Shockers are at 22-7 and 18-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Wichita State Shockers are 13-14, while the Illinois State Redbirds have a 13-15 mark.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Wichita State Shockers at No. 1 and the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 9 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Wichita State has the nation's No. 123-rated offensive output, at 74.17 PPG. The visiting Illinois State Redbirds defense ranks No. 37 allowing on average 65.83 PPG. The Shockers FG% has averaged 43.88% so far, more than the Wichita State Redbirds marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.84% per game.