Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Bradley vs Illinois State

The Bradley Braves battle the Illinois State Redbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

We’re expecting Over 147.5 points to be scored by Bradley and Illinois State combined. There’s a juicy -110 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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Bradley Braves won their previous game 94-90 (OT). This was a road victory against Evansville Purple Aces.

Illinois State Redbirds lost on the road in their last game. Indiana State Sycamores won 94-89.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois State had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 82-71 win over Bradley. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Bradley winning six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bradley	13-6	1502	1371	131	11-2	2-4	3W
Illinois State	12-6	1418	1212	206	9-2	3-4	3L

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Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Bradley vs Illinois State betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Over 147.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -110 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Bradley vs Illinois State stats:

• The 147.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Bradley games on the road.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 19 Bradley games on the road.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois State games.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois State games at home.

Over 147.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bradley 73 - 82 Illinois State

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Bradley vs Illinois State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Illinois State are -278 favorites to win and that means a 74% chance of landing a victory. At +220, Bradley are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 148.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 148.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Bradley

+220

Illinois State

-278

Point Spread

Bradley +5.5

-106

Illinois State -5.5

-114

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Bradley Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 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
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 78.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 68.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.70 pts and allowed 61.30 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	16-3	1579	1329	250	9-2	7-1	3W
Murray State	15-3	1583	1387	196	11-0	4-3	11W
Bradley	13-6	1502	1371	131	11-2	2-4	3W
Illinois State	12-6	1418	1212	206	9-2	3-4	3L
Northern Iowa	12-6	1244	1081	163	8-3	4-3	3L
Drake	9-9	1376	1288	88	5-7	4-2	1W
Indiana State	9-9	1375	1342	33	7-2	2-7	1W
UIC	8-10	1349	1282	67	5-4	3-6	3W
Southern Illinois	8-10	1378	1323	55	5-3	3-7	2L
Valparaiso	7-10	1196	1229	-33	6-3	1-7	2L
Evansville	5-14	1296	1400	-104	3-9	2-5	1L

• 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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