Pacific Tigers vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pacific Tigers will face the Illinois State Redbirds in an upcoming game at CEFCU Arena, with the Tigers looking to break their four-game road losing streak. The Redbirds
Game outlook
The Pacific Tigers will face the Illinois State Redbirds in an upcoming game at CEFCU Arena, with the Tigers looking to break their four-game road losing streak. The Redbirds are currently favored to win, with Illinois State opening as a -7.5 point favorite. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with the Tigers falling to Colorado and the Redbirds losing to Belmont. It will be an interesting matchup to see which team comes out on top in this game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers +265 | Redbirds -340
Spread: Tigers +7.5 (-110) | Redbirds -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 77%.
Pacific Tigers
The Pacific Tigers had their winning streak halted by Colorado in their last game, but they managed to cover the spread for the second consecutive game. Looking to bounce back and secure their first road win of the season, the Tigers will face their next opponent on Saturday. Despite averaging 73 points per game, Pacific only scored 66 points in their last outing, with Elias Ralph leading the team with 24 points and seven rebounds. Defensively, the Tigers have been solid, allowing an average of 69.2 points per game. They will need to tighten up their defense after giving up 75 points in their previous game in order to secure a victory. With a power ranking of 251, Pacific is ranked 245 in offense and 141 in defense, and currently holds a 5-5 record for the season. To enhance your handicapping, consider trying the College Basketball Betting Picks.