The Illinois State Redbirds will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Tennessee State Tigers at Redbird Arena on Tuesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Illinois State Redbirds as -8.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois State Redbirds sit at 5-7 (3-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Tennessee State Tigers are currently 9-2 (1-1-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Illinois State is 4-6 OU, and Tennessee State is 0-2-1 OU.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 239 and the Tennessee State Tigers at No. 334 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Tennessee State is ranked No. 44 in NCAA basketball at 40.82 per game. Contrast that with Illinois State's No. 204 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Illinois State is the No. 205-ranked team in the country at 5.75 per game, while Tennessee State rates No. 198 at 5.91 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got 26 points from Marcus Roper as Tennessee State ran past Alcorn State 81-76 on Saturday at Verties Sails Gymnasium.
MiKyle McIntosh scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Redbirds to a win (they lost 79-65 to Saint Joseph's at Hagan Arena on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee State at Tennessee, Tuesday, December 29th
Illinois State at Missouri State, Wednesday, December 30th