Illinois State vs Bradley Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Bradley

The Illinois State Redbirds square off against the Bradley Braves, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, February 21.

The total line looks to be on the low side at 143.5. There’s a strong chance that Illinois State and Bradley will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

Illinois State Redbirds won their previous game, beating Murray State Racers at home. It was a 78-61 win.

Bradley Braves lost on the road in their last game. Valparaiso Beacons won 79-72.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois State have beaten Bradley in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 82-71 and 88-62 were both achieved at home. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Bradley victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bradley	19-10	2228	2094	134	15-3	4-7	1W
Illinois State	18-11	2200	1973	227	14-3	4-8	1L

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Illinois State vs Bradley Prediction & Picks

Step into Illinois State vs Bradley with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 143.5 points to be scored at odds of -115 which makes plenty of appeal.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Illinois State vs Bradley stats:

• The 143.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois State games.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bradley games.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Bradley games.
• The 143.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 143.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 71 - 77 Bradley

A 77-71 win for Bradley is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Illinois State vs Bradley Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bradley are regarded as having a 67% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -204. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Illinois State are trading at +168.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 143.5, the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Illinois State

+168

Bradley

-204

Point Spread

Illinois State +3.5

-102

Bradley -3.5

-120

Total Points

Under 143.5

-105

Over 143.5

-115

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Illinois State Stats

Bradley Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	25-4	2433	2102	331	14-2	11-2	3W
Murray State	20-10	2510	2379	131	14-3	6-7	1W
Bradley	19-10	2228	2094	134	15-3	4-7	1W
Northern Iowa	18-11	2004	1771	233	12-4	6-7	1L
Illinois State	18-11	2200	1973	227	14-3	4-8	1L
UIC	16-13	2178	2000	178	9-6	7-7	1L
Valparaiso	15-13	1978	1997	-19	11-4	4-9	3W
Southern Illinois	14-15	2126	2037	89	7-7	7-8	2W
Drake	12-17	2210	2181	29	7-11	5-6	7L
Indiana State	10-19	2158	2191	-33	7-7	3-12	5L
Evansville	6-22	1873	2121	-248	4-11	2-11	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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