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  3. Missouri St. Bears vs Illinois St. Redbirds
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Missouri St. Bears vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: CEFCU Arena — Normal, IL

Article updated Feb 28, 6:22 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming matchup, South Carolina and Texas A&M will clash in the Lone Star State. South Carolina enters the game with momentum after a road win over Ole Miss, while

Game outlook

In this upcoming matchup, South Carolina and Texas A&M will clash in the Lone Star State. South Carolina enters the game with momentum after a road win over Ole Miss, while Texas A&M suffered a significant defeat against #5 Tennessee. The Gamecocks have historically dominated the series with a 9-5 record, but the Aggies secured a big win in their last matchup. The current betting line favors Illinois St. at -4, with the line currently at Illinois St. -4.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +160 | Redbirds -191

Spread: Bears +4.5 (-110) | Redbirds -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 66%.

Missouri St. Bears

South Carolina secured a win against Ole Miss, improving to 22-5 overall with a 10-4 conference mark. The Gamecocks utilized a strong first-half performance to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game. B.J. Mack led the team with 17 points, supported by solid secondary scoring options. The team showcases an above-average defense, allowing 65.1 points per game. Missouri St., with a power ranking of 354, has a balanced offense but struggles defensively. They have a 15-14 record this season, with average shooting percentages and rebounding numbers. The Bears allow opponents to score an average of 71.96 points per game and rank 177th in defending three-point shots. Explosive. 🧨 #Gamecocks 🐔🏀 // #ForeverToThee pic.twitter.com/3C9m5L6svS

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Illinois St. Redbirds Analysis

Texas A&M suffered a tough loss to #5 Tennessee in their latest game, dropping their fourth consecutive contest and falling to 15-12 overall with a 6-8 record in the SEC. Despite initial efforts to compete, the Aggies struggled to keep up with Tennessee and ultimately lost by a large margin. Wade Taylor IV and Tyrece Radford led the team with 11 points each in the defeat. The Aggies have been inconsistent this season, averaging 73.2 points per game but shooting poorly from the floor and beyond the arc. Defensively, Texas A&M allows an average of 70.4 points per game. Various players contribute to the team's performance, with Wade Taylor IV leading in scoring and assists. The team's shooting percentages are subpar, ranking low in Division I. Texas A&M's free throw percentage is also below average, putting them near the bottom in national rankings. For those interested in handicapping, NCAAB predictions are available for assistance. On a different note, the Illinois State Redbirds have a power ranking of 138 and are ranked #324 for offense, averaging 67.25 points per game. Their defense ranks higher at #80, allowing an average of 68.18 points per game. The team's field goal, free throw, and three-point shooting percentages are below average, with room for improvement in offensive efficiency. On defense, Illinois State struggles with defending the three-pointer and free throws, while performing better in field goal percentage. Rebounding, assists, and turnovers stats vary for the team, indicating areas of strength and weaknesses. The Redbirds face Missouri State in their upcoming matchup. add three 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nQaCk72KTr

Struggling Texas A&M Faces Defensive Challenge Against Surging South Carolina

Texas A&M, a seasoned team, has struggled with their shooting accuracy this season, ranking among the lowest in the nation in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. This deficiency in scoring efficiency could pose a challenge against the defensively strong South Carolina team. While the Gamecocks may have inconsistencies on offense, their solid road record of 6-3 this season highlights their strength away from home. On the other hand, the Aggies have a 9-4 record at home but have faced setbacks in recent games against Vanderbilt and Arkansas. Despite home-court advantage, South Carolina's defensive prowess may limit Texas A&M's scoring opportunities. Therefore, the visiting team is favored to secure a victory in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Bears vs Redbirds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bears vs Redbirds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Missouri St. Bears+145 → +160Moved
  • Moneyline · Illinois St. Redbirds-170 → -180Moved
  • Spread · Missouri St. Bears+4 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Illinois St. Redbirds-4 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over135.25 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under135.25 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Missouri St. Bears
14-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Illinois St. Redbirds
13-14 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-28T11:22:22.052Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-20Illinois St. Redbirds 69 · Missouri St. Bears 60
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Missouri St. Bears 75-74

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Missouri St. Bears 75-74 on February 28, 2024, a 1-point decision in the series. Illinois St. Redbirds' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 42-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Missouri St. Bears +4.5 (-110) spread, Missouri St. Bears covered, while the 149 combined points finished over the recorded total of 136.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnmiznerSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds -4.5 (-110)Loss
  • Philly267Total · Over 135.5 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds -4.5 (-110)Loss