Illinois State vs Saint Mary's Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Nov 2026

Illinois State vs Saint Mary's Predictions

Best Bet

Under 148.5 Points @ -110

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There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 148.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that Illinois State and Saint Mary's go under the line.

Our Illinois State vs Saint Mary's picks go beyond the Best Bet, with a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction also featured. Scroll down to see the full breakdown and reasoning behind each wager.

Illinois State vs Saint Mary's Preview

The Illinois State Redbirds square off against the Saint Mary's Gaels, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, November 2.

Illinois State Redbirds were beaten in their previous game, losing 88-66 to Auburn Tigers.

Saint Mary's Gaels lost 63-50 to Texas A&M Aggies when they last took to the court.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Saint Mary's	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Best Bet

Under 148.5 points looks like an attractive total wager. The teams might not be able to reach this combined amount and we can profit with this college pick at -110.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 ISU games.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 ISU games.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Saint Mary's games.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Saint Mary's games at home.
• The 148.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Saint Mary's games.

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Under 148.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 66 - 75 Saint Mary's

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Illinois State vs Saint Mary's 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.

Saint Mary's are regarded as having a 74% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -286. Illinois State are the underdogs at +230 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 148.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 148.5 can get -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

ISU

+230

Saint Mary's

-286

Point Spread

ISU +6.5

-110

Saint Mary's -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Illinois State Stats

Saint Mary's 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

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 63.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 64.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland	1-0	133	89	44	1-0	0-0	1W
San Diego	1-0	79	62	17	1-0	0-0	1W
Loyola Marymount	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Pacific	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
San Francisco	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Santa Clara	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Seattle	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Saint Mary's	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Pepperdine	0-1	85	86	-1	0-0	0-1	1L
Denver	0-1	68	75	-7	0-0	0-1	1L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UIC	1-0	96	47	49	1-0	0-0	1W
Bradley	1-0	85	41	44	1-0	0-0	1W
Southern Illinois	1-0	82	40	42	1-0	0-0	1W
Murray State	1-0	94	64	30	0-0	1-0	1W
Belmont	1-0	72	54	18	1-0	0-0	1W
Evansville	1-0	80	70	10	1-0	0-0	1W
Central College Dutch	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Drake	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana State	0-1	70	78	-8	0-1	0-0	1L

• 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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