The Illinois State Redbirds host Missouri State on Wednesday, looking to build on their 10-4 mark against the 11-4 Bears in college basketball betting action at Redbird Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Missouri State Bears in this one, their betting line was listed as 8-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Missouri State Bears vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois State Redbirds are 10-4 so far on the season, and 8-5 ATS vs the number. The Missouri State Bears, meanwhile, are 11-4 and 5-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Illinois State go 6-7 and the Missouri State Bears go 8-4 on betting totals.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 24 and the Missouri State Bears at No. 99 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Illinois State's No. 178-ranked scoring average of 72.57 PPG, against a Missouri State Bears defense rated No. 49 and allowing 65.2 PPG. The Illinois State Redbirds FG% has averaged 43.71% to date this season, less than the Missouri State Bears shooters have managed so far (46.89% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Missouri State got 30 points and 30 rebounds from Alize Johnson en route to a 81-75 victory over Indiana State on Saturday at JQH Arena.
The battle between the Redbirds and Ramblers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Loyola-Chicago was handed a 81-59 defeat on Sunday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Missouri State home to Southern Illinois, Saturday, January 7th
Illinois State at Indiana State, Saturday, January 7th