The Indiana State Sycamores will hit the floor running against the away Illinois State Redbirds Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Illinois State Redbirds opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Indiana State Sycamores are 9-10 overall and 8-8-1 ATS, while the Illinois State Redbirds are 10-9 and 7-8-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Indiana State boasts a 11-5-1 on the OU, and Illinois State is 10-5-1.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 123-rated Indiana State Sycamores and the No. 149-ranked Illinois State Redbirds, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Indiana State's No. 141-rated squad against Illinois State's No. 222-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Indiana State rates No. 63 in the country with 8.84 per game, while their foes tonight, the Illinois State Redbirds rank No. 38 nationally with 9.42 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Redbirds got a 20-point performance from Milik Yarbrough, who added 11 rebounds, as Illinois State ran past Bradley 70-57 on Wednesday at Redbird Arena.
The Sycamores got 17 points from Jordan Barnes as Indiana State ran past Evansville 71-66 on Wednesday at Ford Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Illinois State at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, January 24th
Indiana State at Southern Illinois, Wednesday, January 24th