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Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks
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Missouri State (9-19) vs Illinois State (16-12)
February 22, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Missouri State +3.5 — Over/Under: 136.5
The Illinois State Redbirds and Missouri State Bears meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Here’s an Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction. This article will include an Illinois State vs Missouri State Pick.
Illinois State Redbirds Betting PreviewÂ
The Illinois State Redbirds beat Bradley, lost to Indiana State, and they play Southern Illinois and Evansville next. The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 76.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 46 percent shooting. Chase Walker is averaging 15.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Johnny Kinziger is averaging 15.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. Dalton Banks is dishing 3.6 assists and Landon Wolf is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Missouri State Bears Betting PreviewÂ
The Missouri State Bears lost to UIC and Valparaiso, and they play Belmont and Drake next. The Missouri State Bears are averaging 68.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Dez White is averaging 14 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Vincent Brady II is averaging 13.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Michael Osei-Bonsu is the third double-digit scorer and Zaxton King is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Missouri State Bears are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 64.7 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri State Bears are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Missouri State Bears will win
- Illinois State has lost each of its last nine Saturday night games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won six of Missouri State’s last seven games.
- Illinois State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games at Great Southern Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win
- Missouri State has lost 14 of its last 15 night games against Conference opponents.
- Illinois State has won five of its last six games against Missouri State.
- Missouri State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games at Great Southern Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Illinois State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.0%).
- Illinois State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (39.0%).
Illinois State vs Missouri State Injury Report
Illinois State doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Missouri State will continue to be without Nick Kramer due to a knee injury.Â
Illinois State vs Missouri State Prediction
You can make a case for Missouri State and the points, as it’s covered three straight games, which includes nearly beating Valparaiso and UIC on the road. Missouri State has seen seven of its nine wins come at home. With that said, Illinois State is just the more consistent team across the board and is also 17-9-1 ATS on the season. Illinois State is one of the best offensive teams in the country, ranked top-25 in offensive field goal percentage and offensive three-point percentage. Illinois State beat Missouri State in the first meeting 74-68 and has won the last four games against the Bears overall. Tough road game, but I’m still laying the bucket with Illinois State.
