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Illinois State Redbirds to Face Murray State Racers in Missouri Valley Conference Showdown at CFSB Center

The Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Murray State Racers in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the CFSB Center on Thursday. Illinois State will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss to UIC, while Murray State hopes to build on their victory over Loyola-Chicago. Both teams are healthy heading into the game. Murray State is the betting favorite with a -6 point spread that has remained unchanged. Sportsbook promos and betting opportunities for this game are also available.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Redbirds +202 | Racers -250
• Spread: Redbirds +6 (-110) | Racers -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 71%.

Illinois St. vs Murray St. Stats

Illinois St. Redbirds

The Illinois State Redbirds have a strong offense, ranking 85th in scoring with an average of 80.08 points per game. They shoot well, hitting 49.63% of their field goals and 41.77% of their three-pointers. The team is led by Chase Walker, who averages 14.6 points per game, and Dalton Banks, who leads in both assists and steals. Defensively, the Redbirds allow 44.00% of field goals and 32.81% of three-pointers. They are 8-5 this season with a power ranking of 93. For those struggling with handicapping, NCAAB Predictions may prove helpful in analyzing their performance.

Murray St. Racers Analysis

The Murray State Racers have a solid offensive performance, scoring an average of 76.8 points per game and shooting 45.9% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.1 points per game and hold opponents to 44.1% shooting and 28.3% from 3-point range. Leading scorer Jacobi Wood averages 13.6 points per game, while Kylen Milton follows closely with an average of 12.6 points per game. Wood also leads in assists with an average of 5.3 per game, while Milton leads in steals with an average of 1.3 per game. The team averages 34.0 rebounds per game, with AJ Ferguson leading the team with 5.5 rebounds per game. Overall, Murray State has a power ranking of 244 and ranks 162nd in offense and 124th in defense.

Illinois State's Strong Offense and Defense Set to Challenge Murray State's Home Court Struggles

Illinois State has maintained a strong offensive output, averaging 79.1 points per game, while demonstrating a solid defensive performance by allowing just 72.3 points per game. On the other hand, Murray State has displayed a slightly higher scoring average at 76.8 points per game and a lower points allowed average at 69.1 points per game. Illinois State boasts a 5-1 Against The Spread (ATS) record in the last six games overall, a 4-2 ATS record in the last six games against Murray State, and an impressive 7-1 ATS record in the last eight road games. In comparison, Murray State has struggled to cover the spread in 10 of its last 12 home games and in five of the last six games against teams from the Missouri Valley Conference.

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