Illinois State vs Evansville Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Evansville
The Illinois State Redbirds battle the Evansville Purple Aces, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, February 9.
Illinois State at -9.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -110 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to secure a solid victory when they clash with Evansville.
Illinois State Redbirds won their previous game which was at home. It was a 86-76 triumph against Drake Bulldogs.
Evansville Purple Aces suffered a defeat in their last game. A 70-63 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road against Valparaiso Beacons.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Illinois State have beaten Evansville in their last two matchups. Scorelines of 62-53 and 73-47 were both achieved at home. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Illinois State win six times.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois State
|
20-12 | 2404 | 2190 | 214 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 1L |
Evansville
|
7-25 | 2143 | 2447 | -304 | 5-12 | 2-13 | 2L |
Illinois State vs Evansville Prediction & Picks
This expert Illinois State vs Evansville betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
It’s time to go for Illinois State against the spread, especially with a -9.5 line at odds of -110. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can achieve a comfortable victory in this college matchup.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Key Illinois State vs Evansville stats:
ISU -9.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Illinois State -9.5. We’ve also gone for Over 138.5 and both teams to score 60 points and Illinois State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
78
-
64
Evansville
We’re going for Illinois State to win by a 78-64 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.
Illinois State vs Evansville 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.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -714 about Illinois State which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this college game. Evansville are the underdogs at +480 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 138.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 138.5 selection is available to back at -106.
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- NCAAB: 01/01 2026 Evansville 47 Illinois State 73
- NCAAB: 02/03 2025 Evansville 53 Illinois State 62
- NCAAB: 09/01 2025 Illinois State 51 Evansville 69
- NCAAB: 08/03 2024 Evansville 59 Illinois State 53
- NCAAB: 18/02 2024 Evansville 79 Illinois State 86
- NCAAB: 27/01 2024 Illinois State 54 Evansville 58
- NCAAB: 26/02 2023 Evansville 53 Illinois State 72
- NCAAB: 07/01 2023 Illinois State 69 Evansville 61
- NCAAB: 23/01 2022 Illinois State 53 Evansville 56
- NCAAB: 22/01 2022 Evansville 56 Illinois State 94
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois State Stats
Evansville Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 138.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 67.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 138.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.40 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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 |
- 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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