The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Illinois State and Bethune-Cookman on Sunday, with the host Redbirds trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Redbirds currently sports a 3-2 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 3-1 ATS. The Wildcats are 2-3 and 0-0 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Redbirds produce a 1-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Wildcats have gone 0-0 against the number.



View Bethune-Cookman vs Illinois State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 276-ranked Redbirds and the No. 93-rated Wildcats in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 69-65 win for the Redbirds on Sunday.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Illinois State has the nation's No. 233-rated offensive output, at 65.6 PPG. The visiting Wildcats defense ranks No. 100 allowing on average 62.8 PPG. The Redbirds FG% has averaged 41.7% so far, more than the Wildcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 37.6% per game.

Defensively, Bethune-Cookman features the nation's No. 172-rated defense on the road, allowing 70.5 points per game. Illinois State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 164 nationally in scoring at home.

Bethune-Cookman won its last outing, a 71-64 result against Webber College on November 23. The Wildcats grabbed a 71-64 win over the Warriors on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Garrius Holloman at Moore Gymnasium.

Last time out for Illinois State, they were a 63-59 loser as they battled Illinois on the road. They covered in the match as an 8.5-point underdog. Sam Maniscalco scored 14 points leading the Fighting Illini to a 63-59 victory over Illinois State at Moon Palace Resort on Wednesday.


Illinois State Redbirds Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Chicago State are 0-1
After playing Illinois are 0-2
After a loss are 3-7

A few Wildcats at Redbirds trends to consider:
Illinois State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Illinois State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games


Next up:
Bethune-Cookman at North Florida, Tuesday, November 29
Illinois State home to Chicago State, Wednesday, November 30