Illinois State vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois State vs Wake Forest
No. 4 Illinois State Redbirds face No. 1 Wake Forest Demon Deacons in this NIT Second Round game at LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Sunday, March 22.
We’re confident that Illinois State can push for a win and the +7.5 about them on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -105 that the Redbirds cover the line against Wake Forest.
The Illinois State Redbirds (21-12, 3rd in MVC) beat the Kent State Golden Flashes 79-58 in the First Round.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (18-16, 13th in ACC) secured an 82-72 First Round win over the Navy Midshipmen.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wake Forest
|
1-1 | 134 | 136 | -2 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
|
Illinois State
|
1-1 | 185 | 145 | 40 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Illinois State vs Wake Forest Prediction & Picks
Approach Illinois State vs Wake Forest fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
We’re delighted to see that Illinois State have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +7.5 at odds of -105 before they line up for this NIT matchup.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when making basketball predictions. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our college hoops picks.
Key Illinois State vs Wake Forest stats:
ISU +7.5 Probability
According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Illinois State +7.5 on the spread, along with Under 149.5 and at least one team not to score 80 points and Illinois State to win on the Result & BTTS lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
69
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74
Wake Forest
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Illinois State vs Wake Forest 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 have Wake Forest at -333 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 77% likely to win this Second Round game according to the latest odds. At +265, Illinois State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 152.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 152.5, then the odds are -110.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois State Stats
Wake Forest Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
3-0 | 277 | 204 | 73 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Pittsburgh
|
3-0 | 257 | 194 | 63 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Duke
|
2-0 | 197 | 102 | 95 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Syracuse
|
2-0 | 176 | 107 | 69 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Florida State
|
2-0 | 203 | 137 | 66 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Louisville
|
2-0 | 191 | 127 | 64 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Virginia Tech
|
2-0 | 184 | 121 | 63 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
North Carolina
|
2-0 | 189 | 142 | 47 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Boston College
|
2-0 | 147 | 105 | 42 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
SMU
|
2-0 | 180 | 142 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
NC State
|
2-0 | 160 | 127 | 33 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Georgia Tech
|
2-0 | 170 | 138 | 32 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Notre Dame
|
2-0 | 157 | 128 | 29 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Clemson
|
2-0 | 167 | 145 | 22 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
California
|
2-1 | 267 | 242 | 25 | 2-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Miami
|
1-1 | 150 | 134 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
|
Wake Forest
|
1-1 | 134 | 136 | -2 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
| Missouri Valley | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UIC
|
2-0 | 175 | 103 | 72 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Drake
|
2-0 | 176 | 116 | 60 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Murray State
|
2-0 | 187 | 135 | 52 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Belmont
|
2-0 | 147 | 99 | 48 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Evansville
|
2-0 | 158 | 146 | 12 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
|
Illinois State
|
1-1 | 185 | 145 | 40 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Southern Illinois
|
1-1 | 175 | 140 | 35 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Bradley
|
1-1 | 137 | 104 | 33 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Northern Iowa
|
1-1 | 189 | 168 | 21 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Indiana State
|
1-1 | 139 | 144 | -5 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
Central College Dutch
|
0-1 | 48 | 101 | -53 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 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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