MVC foes square off when the Illinois State Redbirds (15-8, 7-5 MVC) host the Drake Bulldogs (12-12, 6-7 MVC) at CEFCU Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026. The Redbirds are 9.5-point favorites in the game. The point total for the matchup is 144.5.
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Illinois State vs. Drake betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -478
- Drake moneyline odds to win: +361
- Spread: Illinois State (-9.5)
- Total: 144.5
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois State has a better record against the spread at home (6-4-0) than it does in road games (3-5-0).
- The Redbirds have eclipsed the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in three of 10 home matchups (30%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of eight games (37.5%).
- Illinois State has played better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 8-2, compared to going 2-2 in road games.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Redbirds have been scoring 70.1 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 76.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Illinois State concede 1.2 fewer points per game (65.2) than its season-long average (66.4).
- Over their last 10 contests, the Redbirds are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.9 compared to 8.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (34.2% compared to 34.9% season-long).
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.9 (84th in nation) | 41.8 (66th) | 34.6 (76th) | 29.1 (72nd) | 13.3 (232nd) | 10.6 (118th) |
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Drake statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Drake has had better results on the road (3-5-0) than at home (3-8-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Bulldogs games have gone over more often at home (seven of 11, 63.6%) than away (four of eight, 50%).
- The Bulldogs, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (3-4) this year.
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs have fared better offensively over their previous 10 games, posting 78.1 points per contest, 0.4 more than their season average of 77.7.
- Drake is surrendering 81.0 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 6.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (74.3).
- The Bulldogs are draining 9.6 treys per game with a 34.3% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 9.5 and 35.5%.
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-14-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 13-9-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 3-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 1-3; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (194th in nation) | 43.5 (154th) | 32.0 (201st) | 33.4 (311th) | 13.9 (189th) | 9.5 (38th) |
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