Furman vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Furman vs Illinois State

The Furman Paladins face the Illinois State Redbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Friday, November 28.

There’s a strong case for backing Illinois State on the spread when they face Furman. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -106 when it comes to the favorites at -4.5.

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Furman Paladins previous game saw them claim a 73-72 home win over Richmond Spiders.

Illinois State Redbirds won their last game which was at home. It was a 79-69 triumph against Charlotte 49ers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois State	5-2	559	463	96	4-0	1-2	4W
Furman	4-3	517	485	32	4-2	0-1	3W

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Furman vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Furman vs Illinois State picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Illinois State should be taken against the spread at -4.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -106 that are available.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Furman vs Illinois State stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Illinois State in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Illinois State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Illinois State in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Furman in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Illinois State -4.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Furman 65 - 74 Illinois State

There are lots of different ways to back Illinois State on the correct score betting and something like 74-65 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Furman 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Illinois State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -204 about them triumphing means a 67% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Furman are least likely to win at +168.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 146.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 146.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Furman

+168

Illinois State

-204

Point Spread

Furman +4.5

-114

Illinois State -4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

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Furman Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.60 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 67.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 64.20 pts in the last 10 home games

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Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	7-0	601	448	153	6-0	1-0	7W
Northern Iowa	6-1	493	409	84	4-0	2-1	1L
Illinois State	5-2	559	463	96	4-0	1-2	4W
Drake	4-2	473	378	95	3-2	1-0	2W
Valparaiso	4-2	407	422	-15	3-1	1-1	1L
Murray State	5-3	715	644	71	5-0	0-3	1W
UIC	4-3	567	516	51	3-0	1-3	1L
Indiana State	4-3	509	498	11	3-0	1-3	1L
Bradley	4-4	605	568	37	4-2	0-2	1W
Southern Illinois	3-4	560	512	48	2-1	1-3	2L
Evansville	3-5	558	584	-26	2-4	1-1	2L

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	5-1	493	372	121	4-0	1-1	4W
Mercer	4-2	493	470	23	3-0	1-2	2W
Furman	4-3	517	485	32	4-2	0-1	3W
Wofford	4-3	538	553	-15	3-0	1-3	1L
Chattanooga	3-3	449	441	8	2-0	1-3	2W
Western Carolina	3-3	430	454	-24	3-0	0-3	1L
Samford	4-5	663	713	-50	1-1	3-4	1L
VMI	3-6	693	706	-13	2-1	1-5	5L
Citadel	2-5	523	532	-9	2-3	0-2	2L
UNC Greensboro	1-7	574	682	-108	1-2	0-5	2L

• 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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