The Illinois State Redbirds (10-3, 2-0 MVC) hit the road in MVC play against the Drake Bulldogs (7-6, 1-1 MVC) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET. The Redbirds are 2.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under set at 147.5 points.
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Illinois State Cover -2.5 vs Drake -112
Illinois State vs. Drake betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -154
- Drake moneyline odds to win: +128
- Spread: Illinois State (-2.5)
- Total: 147.5
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home last season, Illinois State owned a worse record against the spread (7-8-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (8-4-0).
- The Redbirds went over the over/under in 10 of 15 home games (66.7%) last season. They did the same on the road, eclipsing the total in eight of 12 matchups (66.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Illinois State took eight of 11 games at home, good for a .727 winning percentage. Illinois State won one of four games on the road (.250) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- The Redbirds were 123rd in college basketball in points scored (75.8 per game) and 174th in points conceded (71.8) last year.
- Illinois State collected 29.9 rebounds per game and conceded 28.4 boards last year, ranking 300th and 34th, respectively, in the nation.
- The Redbirds were 111th in the nation in assists (14.4 per game) last season.
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-4-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-2-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.2 (46th in nation) | 41.8 (103rd) | 34.6 (122nd) | 29.5 (113th) | 14.5 (182nd) | 9.7 (34th) |
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Drake statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Drake had a lower winning percentage at home (.357, 5-9-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
- Bulldogs games finished above the over/under less often at home (four times out of 14) than away (five of 10) last season.
Last season stats
- The Bulldogs were carried by their defense last season, as they ranked second-best in college basketball by allowing just 58.9 points per game. They ranked 285th in college basketball in points scored (69.8 per contest).
- Although Drake averaged just 28.7 rebounds per game (25th-worst in college basketball), it ranked best in college basketball by allowing just 22.3 rebounds per contest.
- Last season the Bulldogs ranked 184th in college basketball in assists, delivering 13.5 per game.
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-4 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (128th in nation) | 40.7 (68th) | 33.0 (200th) | 32.5 (257th) | 14.9 (156th) | 8.9 (eighth) |
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