Illinois State Redbirds Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Wichita State Shockers

Illinois State Redbirds

vs

Wichita State Shockers
Sunday, January 04, 2015 5:30 PM ET
Charles Koch Arena

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers battle Sunday at Charles Koch Arena as the Shockers look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

The Illinois State Redbirds opened as 15-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 Wichita State Shockers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois State Redbirds will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Sunday; they are 7-5 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Wichita State Shockers are 6-6 ATS. Illinois State Redbirds are 4-2 on betting the total; Wichita State Shockers are 5-4.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Wichita State Shockers and the No. 42-ranked Illinois State Redbirds, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

How Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers Stats Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Wichita State's No. 77-rated squad against Illinois State's No. 73-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Wichita State rates No. 28 in the country with 8 per game, while their foes tonight, the Illinois State Redbirds rank No. 154 nationally with 5.92 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Redbirds got 16 points from Tony Wills, but it was Indiana State that prevailed in a 63-61 final on Wednesday at Redbird Arena.

Wichita State got 23 points from Ron Baker en route to a 66-58 victory over Drake on Wednesday at Knapp Center.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Wichita State Shockers Betting Odds Trends

Illinois State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Illinois State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Wichita State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Wichita State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Wichita State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Wichita State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Illinois State

Next Betting Matchups

Illinois State home to Drake, Wednesday, January 7th
Wichita State at Bradley, Wednesday, January 7th

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