The Indiana State Sycamores (8-9, 1-5 MVC) are underdogs (+6.5) as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Illinois State Redbirds (12-5, 4-2 MVC) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Hulman Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is 147.5.
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Illinois State Cover -6.5 vs Indiana State -108
Illinois State vs. Indiana State betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -276
- Indiana State moneyline odds to win: +224
- Spread: Illinois State (-6.5)
- Total: 147.5
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Illinois State has done a better job covering the spread in home games (5-2-0) than it has in road tilts (2-3-0).
- The Redbirds have exceeded the over/under in two of seven home games (28.6%). They’ve done better on the road, eclipsing the total in two of five matchups (40%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Illinois State has picked up the win in six of seven games when playing at home, good for a .857 winning percentage. It has won two of three games on the road (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Redbirds’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, putting up 77.0 points a contest compared to the 78.2 they’ve averaged this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Illinois State concede 0.3 fewer points per game (65.5) than its season-long average (65.8).
- The Redbirds’ average three-pointers made (8.5) and shooting percentage from deep (35.1%) over their last 10 games are both equal to their 2025-26 season-long averages.
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 8-4-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 6-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 6-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (67th in nation) | 41.2 (62nd) | 34.6 (99th) | 29.3 (87th) | 14.0 (202nd) | 10.4 (87th) |
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Indiana State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Indiana State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .667 (4-2-0). Away, it is .750 (6-2-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Sycamores games have gone over less often at home (two of six, 33.3%) than away (three of eight, 37.5%).
- In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Sycamores have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.250, 2-6).
Recent trends
- While the Sycamores are averaging 75.4 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, amassing 77.2 a contest.
- Indiana State is giving up 75.5 points per game over its last 10 games, which is 1.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (73.7).
- In their previous 10 games, the Sycamores are making 9.1 three-pointers per game, 0.6 more than their season average (8.5). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.5%) compared to their season average (30.4%).
Indiana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 7-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (175th in nation) | 44.3 (215th) | 31.7 (244th) | 33.6 (305th) | 17.2 (49th) | 12.9 (303rd) |
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