Illinois St. Redbirds vs Evansville Aces Betting Picks & Predictions
In this basketball matchup, Illinois State and Evansville are both looking for a conference victory in the Hoosier State. Illinois State recently won against Belmont on the
Game outlook
In this basketball matchup, Illinois State and Evansville are both looking for a conference victory in the Hoosier State. Illinois State recently won against Belmont on the road, while Evansville lost to Northern Iowa on the road. Illinois State has a historical advantage in the series with a 48-19 record and has won the last two meetings. They are currently the betting favorite, with the opening line at -1.5 and the current line at Illinois State -2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Redbirds -136 | Aces +115
Spread: Redbirds -2 (-110) | Aces +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 58%.
Illinois St. Redbirds
Illinois State recently secured their second consecutive win following a five-game losing streak, defeating Belmont on the road. This victory allowed them to level their overall record at 10-10 and place them in a tie for seventh in the MVC conference with a 4-5 record. During the game against Belmont, Illinois State found themselves trailing by three points before embarking on a 10-0 scoring run. This surge propelled them to a 20-13 lead with 9:58 remaining in the first half. By halftime, the Redbirds had established an 11-point advantage and managed to maintain their lead in the second half, preventing Belmont from getting closer than four points. Illinois State shot 45.6% from the field, including eight of 22 from beyond the arc, while defensively limiting Belmont to a shooting percentage of 40.7%. In terms of overall performance this season, Illinois State's offensive output ranks them 329th in the nation for scoring offense, with an average of 67 points per game. They excel in rebounding, collecting an average of 35.9 rebounds per game, and distribute the ball effectively with 12.1 assists per game. Defensively, they demonstrate above-average capabilities, ranking 105th in scoring defense by limiting opponents to 68.5 points per game. Darius Burford leads the team in scoring with an average of 13.4 points per game, while Myles Foster (10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds) and Dalton Banks (10 points) provide valuable secondary scoring options. Additionally, Kendall Lewis, Malachi Poindexter, Johnny Kinzinger, Luke Kasubke, Jordan Davis, Brandon Lieb, and Ty Pence contribute significantly to the team's success. As a team, the Redbirds shoot 41.3% from the field, making an average of 6.1 three-pointers per game at a 27.9% shooting accuracy. Their free-throw percentage of 68.6% is below average, ranking 279th in the nation. Illinois State holds a power ranking of 202 and is placed 333rd in offense, averaging 66.42 points per game. Their defense ranks 103rd, allowing opponents to score an average of 68.58 points per game. Currently sitting at a 10-10 record, the team has an 8-11 against the spread (ATS) record for this season. Off BIG TIME BANKS 🗣️ @dalton3banks pic.twitter.com/dV90bN0cao