Illinois St. Redbirds vs Ball St. Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
Ball St. is on the road playing Illinois St. at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 12/17/2022 @ 3:30pm EST. Ball St. -2.5 was the opening favorite and current
Game outlook
Ball St. is on the road playing Illinois St. at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse stadium on Saturday, 12/17/2022 @ 3:30pm EST. Ball St. -2.5 was the opening favorite and current line is Ball St. -4.
Currently 5-5, the Illinois State Redbirds are trying to win a few games before conference play begins. The Ball State Cardinals await the Redbirds in Muncie. Despite a 13-20 record last year, the Redbirds are hoping for more this year.
It will be imperative for the Redbirds to improve their rebounding
The Redbirds' Kendall Lewis is averaging 12.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. In both categories, he leads the team. Seneca Knight scores 11 points per game for the Redbirds as a secondary scoring threat. Averaging 10.9 points per game, Darius Burford rounds out the Redbirds' double-figure scorers.
With a 6-4 record, the Ball State Cardinals host the Illinois State Redbirds. Last year, the Cardinals finished 14-17 and are hoping to make the playoffs this season.
The average of Payton Sparks is higher
Payton Sparks is averaging 14.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game so far for the Cardinals. In both statistical categories, he leads the team. As an additional scoring threat for the Cardinals, Jaylin Sellers is chipping in 13.1 points per game while shooting 54% from the field. In addition to averaging 12.9 points per game, Jarron Coleman leads the Cardinals in assists with 3.4 per game.