Illinois St. Redbirds vs
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Illinois State Looks to Secure Victory Over Evansville in Missouri Valley Conference Showdown

Illinois State will face off against Evansville in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup on Wednesday night. With Illinois State holding a 10-5 SU record and 11-3 ATS record, they are the betting favorite with a current line of -5.5 over Evansville, who is 5-10 SU and 5-9 ATS. Both teams are tied at 2-2 in conference play, making this game crucial for their standings. Follow along to see who will come out on top in this Illinois State vs. Evansville prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Redbirds -210 | Aces +170
• Spread: Redbirds -5.5 (-110) | Aces +5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 68%.

Illinois St. vs Evansville Stats

Illinois St. Redbirds

Illinois State University's basketball team has been performing well recently, with victories over SIU and Murray State and losses to Belmont in OT and UIC. They have won six of their last seven games, with their only defeat coming against Illinois-Chicago. In their most recent game, they defeated Southern Illinois with a score of 85-54. Freshman guard Johnny Kinziger and freshman forward Jack Daugherty led the team with 17 points each. The Redbirds excel offensively, averaging 79.1 points per game and shooting well from the field, three-point line, and free throw line. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.8 points per game on 43.5% shooting. They currently hold a power ranking of 61 and a record of 10-5 for the season. Offensively, they rank highly in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point percentage. Defensively, they struggle with opponents' field goal and free throw percentages, but excel in defensive rebounding.

Evansville Aces Analysis

Evansville's basketball team has been struggling this season, with a 4-4 home record and a 1-6 record on the road. They have lost six of their last eight games, including a recent defeat to Indiana State. Leading players include Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer, who have been strong offensive contributors. However, the team is struggling with shooting percentages and rebounding, ranking low in the nation in several categories. Defensively, they have been more solid but still have room for improvement. Their recent performance and statistics show that Evansville has areas to work on in order to improve their overall standings.

Illinois State Seeks Redemption Against Evansville in MVC Showdown

Illinois State is the favored team with a notable 3-1 record in away games. Last season, Evansville emerged victorious in two out of three matchups, with a surprising 59-53 win in the MVC first round as a 3.5-point underdog. Consequently, the Redbirds seek redemption from that defeat. Analyzing road statistics reveals that Illinois State boasts a 51.1% field goal percentage and 48.5% shooting accuracy on away courts. Evansville, on the other hand, struggles with a mere 29% success rate from three-point range in home games. Consequently, they have faced defeats in three of their last four home games and have only covered two of their last seven overall matches.

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