The Illinois State Redbirds (9-3, 1-0 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (7-5, 0-1 MVC) after winning seven home games in a row. The Redbirds are heavy favorites by 13.5 points in the contest, which tips at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 151.5 points.
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Illinois State Cover -13.5 vs Indiana State -109
Illinois State vs. Indiana State betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -1010
- Indiana State moneyline odds to win: +648
- Spread: Illinois State (-13.5)
- Total: 151.5
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Illinois State fared worse when played at home, covering seven times in 15 home games, and eight times in 12 road games.
- When playing at home last year, the Redbirds went over the total 66.7% of the time (10 of 15 games). They hit the over in the same percentage of road games (eight of 12 contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, Illinois State won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.727) compared to away games (.250) last year.
Last season stats
- Last year, the Redbirds were 123rd in the country on offense (75.8 points scored per game) and 174th on defense (71.8 points conceded).
- Last season, Illinois State was 300th in college basketball in rebounds (29.9 per game) and 34th in rebounds conceded (28.4).
- The Redbirds were 111th in college basketball in assists (14.4 per game) last season.
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-0 (Home: 4-0; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.9 (52nd in nation) | 41.7 (100th) | 34.6 (115th) | 29.8 (123rd) | 14.3 (191st) | 10.2 (72nd) |
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Indiana State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Indiana State has a lower winning percentage at home (.750, 3-1-0 record) than on the road (.800, 4-1-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Sycamores games have gone over less frequently at home (one of four, 25%) than on the road (two of five, 40%).
- The Sycamores’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .400 (2-3).
Last season stats
- The Sycamores were ranked 36th in college basketball offensively last year with 80.1 points per game, while defensively they were 18th-worst (79.5 points allowed per game).
- With 32.3 boards per game, Indiana State ranked 162nd in the country. It allowed 31.7 rebounds per contest, which ranked 211th in college basketball.
- Last season the Sycamores ranked 53rd in college basketball in assists, averaging 15.7 per game.
Indiana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-1-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (178th in nation) | 41.9 (108th) | 33.3 (180th) | 34.6 (324th) | 17.5 (44th) | 13.3 (304th) |
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