Illinois State vs Indiana State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Indiana State

The Illinois State Redbirds battle the Indiana State Sycamores, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Illinois State clash with Indiana State. Our prediction is for Over 145.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

Illinois State Redbirds were beaten 63-59 (OT) in their previous game, being turned over at home to UIC Flames.

Indiana State Sycamores lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 72-69 at home to Evansville Purple Aces.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Illinois State claim a 85-65 win over Indiana State. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L

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Illinois State vs Indiana State Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Illinois State vs Indiana State betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -115 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 145.5 in total.

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Key Illinois State vs Indiana State stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Indiana State games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Indiana State games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 145.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% chance of this pick winning. Based on our 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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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 76 - 73 Indiana State

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Illinois State to win by a 76-73 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Illinois State vs Indiana 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Illinois State as -286 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. For those wanting to back Indiana State, you will find +230 about the underdogs.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 147.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 147.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Illinois State

-286

IN State

+230

Point Spread

Illinois State -6.5

-102

IN State +6.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

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Illinois State Stats

Indiana State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 70.40 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

• 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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