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.

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
Furman	22-12	2600	2397	203	13-6	9-6	3W
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L

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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.

ISU -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

Illinois State -4.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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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.

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Furman vs Illinois State 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Illinois State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -189 about them triumphing means a 65% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Furman are least likely to win at +155.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 145.5. 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 145.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Furman

+155

ISU

-189

Point Spread

Furman +3.5

-108

ISU -3.5

-112

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-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

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

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	23-11	2638	2356	282	15-5	8-6	1L
Furman	22-12	2600	2397	203	13-6	9-6	3W
Mercer	19-13	2646	2416	230	14-2	5-11	1L
Wofford	19-13	2520	2468	52	10-6	9-7	2L
Samford	18-14	2525	2409	116	11-4	7-10	1L
Western Carolina	15-16	2432	2397	35	10-3	5-13	1L
UNC Greensboro	15-19	2673	2736	-63	10-6	5-13	1L
Chattanooga	13-19	2454	2408	46	7-9	6-10	1L
Citadel	11-22	2322	2558	-236	7-9	4-13	1L
VMI	6-26	2303	2560	-257	5-9	1-17	17L

• 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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