Illinois St. Redbirds vs Cornell Big Red Betting Picks & Predictions
The Illinois State Redbirds (7-4, 0-1 MVC) will face the Cornell Big Red (7-3, 0-0 Ivy) in a road game on Sunday afternoon at Newman Arena. The Redbirds are coming off a win,
Game outlook
The Illinois State Redbirds (7-4, 0-1 MVC) will face the Cornell Big Red (7-3, 0-0 Ivy) in a road game on Sunday afternoon at Newman Arena. The Redbirds are coming off a win, while the Big Reds also secured a victory in their last game. This will be the first meeting between the two teams. Cornell is currently favored to win by 6 points according to the latest betting line. To learn more about this matchup, check out the Illinois State Redbirds vs. Cornell Big Red prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Redbirds +220 | Big Red -275
Spread: Redbirds +6 (-110) | Big Red -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cornell will win straight-up is 73%.
Illinois St. Redbirds
Illinois State's basketball team has rebounded from a two-game losing streak with wins over Pacific, Saint Louis, and Northern Illinois, covering the spread in eight of their last 10 games. They will aim to continue their winning streak and secure their fourth consecutive victory in their upcoming game. The team averages 80.1 points per game, shooting 50 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from three-point range in their last game. Key players, such as Dalton Banks and Chase Walker, have contributed significantly to the team's success. However, the team struggles defensively, allowing an average of 71.8 points per game. With a power ranking of 141, Illinois State is ranked 92nd in offense and 219th in defense, with a record of 6-4 (7-2 ATS) this season. Offensively, the Redbirds excel in shooting percentages, ranking highly in field goals, free throws, and three-pointers. Defensively, they struggle with three-pointers and defensive rebounds. For those having difficulty handicapping, NCAAB Predictions may be a useful tool.