Illinois State vs Presbyterian Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Mar 2025

Illinois State Redbirds (19-14, 10-10 MVC) play Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-18, 7-9 Big South) in this Purple CBI first round game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

There’s an awesome opportunity to back Presbyterian against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against Illinois State, with +5.5 making appeal at -110.

Illinois State Redbirds suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 76-63 scoreline occurred on the road against Belmont Bruins.

Presbyterian Blue Hose suffered a defeat in their last game. A 74-69 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road against Radford Highlanders.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois State	7-2	720	606	114	6-0	1-2	6W
Presbyterian	4-7	707	757	-50	3-2	1-5	2L

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Illinois State vs Presbyterian Prediction & Picks

Considering the +5.5 that is available for Presbyterian, our pick is that they will cover the spread in this college contest. The underdogs can stay in the game and -110 is on offer.

Injuries are taken into account by the expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before forecasts are made.

Key Illinois State vs Presbyterian stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Presbyterian in all of their last 5 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Presbyterian in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Presbyterian in 8 consecutive games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois State in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Illinois State in 13 of their last 20 games.

Presbyterian +5.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 73 - 72 Presbyterian

For a fun bet, consider backing Illinois State to claim a 73-72 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Illinois State vs Presbyterian 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 -213 favorites and that means a 68% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Presbyterian, you will find +176 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 141.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 141.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Moneyline

Illinois State

-213

Presbyterian

+176

Point Spread

Illinois State -4.5

-120

Presbyterian +4.5

-102

Total Points

Under 141.5

-104

Over 141.5

-118

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There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois State Stats

Presbyterian Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.50 pts and allowed 72.60 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games

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

Big South	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
High Point	8-2	923	719	204	6-1	2-1	1W
Winthrop	5-4	773	708	65	2-0	3-4	2W
Charleston Southern	6-5	925	853	72	4-1	2-4	1W
USC Upstate	5-5	799	702	97	4-1	1-4	1W
UNC Asheville	4-4	604	573	31	4-1	0-3	2W
Longwood	5-5	771	743	28	5-2	0-3	1W
Presbyterian	4-7	707	757	-50	3-2	1-5	2L
Radford	3-7	774	818	-44	3-2	0-5	1L
Gardner-Webb	0-10	668	921	-253	0-3	0-7	10L

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
Murray State	6-3	799	696	103	6-0	0-3	2W
Valparaiso	5-3	563	552	11	4-1	1-2	1L
Drake	6-4	796	654	142	4-4	2-0	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

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