Illinois State vs Long Beach State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Long Beach State

The Illinois State Redbirds battle the Long Beach State, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, November 16.

Illinois State should be taken against the spread at -9.5 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory when clashing with Long Beach State. Back the favorites at the -102 that's available.

See value in our line read? Start by checking out the full review of BetMGM and activate our exclusive promo code before locking in your pick.

Illinois State Redbirds were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. USC Trojans claimed a 87-67 win.

Long Beach State were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 69-66 reverse against Pacific Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Illinois State claim a 61-52 win over Long Beach.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois State	7-2	720	606	114	6-0	1-2	6W
Long Beach State	2-7	638	691	-53	2-2	0-5	1L

View Full Standings

Illinois State vs Long Beach State Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Illinois State vs Long Beach State with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

We’re bullish about Illinois State on the spread at -9.5. The favorites should be able to win this college matchup by a comfortable margin and you can get -102.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Illinois State vs Long Beach State stats:

• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by LBSU in 3 of their last 5 games.

Illinois State -9.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

We recommend moving the line if you are searching for bigger odds about the same selection. Take your pick and get the juice that you want from your wager in the process.

Get more from your bets with our detailed guide, featuring the best free bets and generous welcome bonuses.

Our Game Prediction

Illinois State -9.5 @ -102 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 80 - 68 Long Beach State

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Illinois State on the correct score lines. For example, a 80-68 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

Illinois State vs Long Beach 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.

Illinois State are massive -455 favorites. They are regarded as 82% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Long Beach State, you will find +340 about the underdogs.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 142.5 right now. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 142.5, the odds are -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Illinois State

-455

LBSU

+340

Point Spread

Illinois State -8.5

-115

LBSU +8.5

-105

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

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.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois State Stats

Long Beach State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -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 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.40 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big West	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UC San Diego	7-1	671	575	96	5-0	2-1	1L
Hawaii	7-2	732	591	141	7-1	0-1	3W
UCSB	7-2	727	650	77	5-1	2-1	4W
UC Davis	5-3	616	574	42	4-0	1-3	1L
UC Irvine	6-4	790	632	158	5-3	1-1	3W
Cal State Northridge	4-4	612	630	-18	3-0	1-4	1W
Cal Poly	5-5	827	861	-34	2-1	3-4	2W
UC Riverside	4-5	658	652	6	2-1	2-4	2L
CSU Bakersfield	4-5	644	698	-54	3-0	1-5	1L
Cal State Fullerton	3-6	796	795	1	3-3	0-3	1L
Long Beach State	2-7	638	691	-53	2-2	0-5	1L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	8-1	773	605	168	6-1	2-0	1L
Northern Iowa	7-1	592	443	149	5-0	2-1	1W
Illinois State	7-2	720	606	114	6-0	1-2	6W
Drake	6-3	727	580	147	4-3	2-0	2W
Murray State	6-3	799	696	103	6-0	0-3	2W
Valparaiso	5-3	563	552	11	4-1	1-2	1L
Southern Illinois	5-4	720	661	59	3-1	2-3	2W
Indiana State	5-4	682	636	46	4-0	1-4	1W
Bradley	5-4	669	628	41	5-2	0-2	2W
UIC	4-4	629	579	50	3-1	1-3	2L
Evansville	4-5	622	636	-14	3-4	1-1	1W

• 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

Top Basketball Pages