A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Wichita State Shockers taking on the Illinois State Redbirds Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Illinois State Redbirds as 11.5-point underdogs on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Wichita State Shockers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 13-11 and 10-12 ATS Illinois State Redbirds will face the 17-5 Wichita State Shockers, who own a 13-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Illinois State Redbirds are 11-11 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Wichita State Shockers are 11-9.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 105-rated Illinois State Redbirds and the No. 2-ranked Wichita State Shockers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Illinois State's No. 223-ranked offense, averaging 67.25 PPG, against a Shockers defense that ranks No. 9 at 61.36 PPG. The Redbirds field goal percentage has averaged 41.43% so far, less than the Shockers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.79% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Shockers blew out Southern Illinois on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 76-55 win at Charles Koch Arena.
MiKyle McIntosh scored 21 points leading the Redbirds to a 78-70 victory over Loyola of Chicago at Joseph J. Gentile Center on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State at Drake, Tuesday, February 9th
Illinois State at Evansville, Thursday, February 11th