Drake vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Feb 2025

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

Over 125.5 points are expected to be scored when Drake and Illinois State meet, with this prediction available at odds of -105 and this looks like a value bet.

Drake Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Drake Bulldogs won their previous game, beating Indiana State Sycamores at home. It was a 85-81 (OT) win.

Illinois State Redbirds suffered a defeat in their last game. A 68-65 scoreline occurred on the road against Northern Iowa Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Drake who came out on top when they last played Illinois State. A 66-62 win was recorded. Drake have beaten Illinois State in the past nine meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

Drake vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

These teams are capable of scoring more than 125.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -105.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Drake vs Illinois State stats:

• The 125.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Drake games on the road.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Drake games on the road.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Illinois State games at home.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Illinois State games at home.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 14 Illinois State games at home.
• The 125.5 line has been covered in the last 9 games between these teams.

Over 125.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 70 - 62 Illinois State

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Drake to record a 70-62 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Drake 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.

Books Think Drake Likeliest to Win

With a 56% chance of securing victory, Drake are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -125. Illinois State are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +104.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 126.5 right now. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 126.5 at -105.

Drake are -130 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. Illinois State can be wagered at -110 to get to the 20-point mark first.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Drake

-125

Illinois State

+104

Point Spread

Drake -1.5

-114

Illinois State +1.5

-106

Total Points

Under 126.5

-115

Over 126.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Drake Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 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 128.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 131.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 125.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 58.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 61.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 125.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 125.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 home games