The Redbirds will be trying to slam the Chicago State Cougars on Wednesday when the teams tip off at Redbird Arena in college betting action.

Illinois State will face the 0-6 Cougars, who own a 0-0 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Redbirds are 1-3 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Cougars are 0-0 favoring the OVER.



View Chicago State vs Illinois State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Redbirds sit at No. 198 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cougars sit at No. 340 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Redbirds will win this game 77-40.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Illinois State's No. 249-rated squad against Chicago State's No. 290-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Illinois State rates No. 34 in the country with 8.3 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 312 nationally with 4.2 per match.

Defensively, Chicago State features the nation's No. 334-rated defense on the road, allowing 88.2 points per game. Illinois State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 162 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Chicago State, they were a 90-43 loser as they battled Illinois on the road. The Cougars were hammered by Illinois on Sunday, losing by a 90-43 final at University of Illinois Assembly Hall in college basketball betting action.

Illinois State won its last outing, a 75-51 result against Bethune-Cookman on November 27. The Redbirds blew out Bethune-Cookman on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 75-51 win at Redbird Arena.


Illinois State Redbirds Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing UNC Wilmington are 2-1
After a win are 5-5

A few Cougars at Redbirds trends to consider:
Illinois State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois State is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games


Next up:
Chicago State home to Toledo, Saturday, December 3
Illinois State home to UNC Wilmington, Saturday, December 3