The Illinois State Redbirds host Murray State on Saturday, looking to build on their 4-5 mark against the 5-1 Racers in college basketball betting action at Redbird Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Murray State Racers in this one, their betting line was listed as 2.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Murray State Racers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 4-5 and 3-3 ATS Illinois State Redbirds will face the 5-1 Murray State Racers, who own a 2-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Illinois State Redbirds are 4-2 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Murray State Racers are 1-2.
This game puts the Illinois State Redbirds, most recently No. 44 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Murray State Racers, who rate No. 123 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Illinois State's No. 158-ranked scoring average of 74.29 PPG, against a Murray State Racers defense rated No. 51 and allowing 64.6 PPG. The Illinois State Redbirds FG% has averaged 43.66% to date this season, less than the Murray State Racers shooters have managed so far (52.26% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Racers and Rattlers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Florida A&M was handed a 80-59 defeat on Saturday at CFSB Center.
The Redbirds got 20 points from Taylor Bruninga, but it was BYU that prevailed in a 80-68 final on Wednesday at Marriott Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State at Saint Louis, Tuesday, December 12th
Illinois State at Mississippi, Saturday, December 16th