| MATCHUP | Chicago State Cougers | Illinois State Redbirds |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-8 | 7-2 |
| Where | CEFCU Arena, Normal, IL | |
| When | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Chicago State Cougars Betting Preview
The Chicago State Cougars lost to Fort Wayne and Youngstown State, and they play Loyola Chicago next. Chicago State has lost 8 of its last 9 games.
The Chicago State Cougars are averaging 68 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 84.9 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Marcus Tankersley is averaging 15.8 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Doyel Cockrill III is averaging 13.4 points and 2.8 assists. Stephen Byard is the third double-digit scorer, and CJ Ray is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Chicago State Cougars are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago State Cougars are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.4 rebounds per game.
Illinois State Redbirds Betting Preview
The Illinois State Redbirds beat Furman and Eastern Kentucky, and they play Utah State next. Illinois State has won 6 straight games.
The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 80 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Ty’Reek Coleman is averaging 13.6 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Johnny Kinziger is averaging 13.2 points and 2.7 rebounds. Chase Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Pence is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Illinois State has won 13 of its last 14 games against non-Conference opponents at CEFCU Arena.
- Illinois State has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents at CEFCU Arena.
Chicago State vs Illinois State Prediction
Chicago State has been on the road all season, has had zero success, and it hasn’t been able to play a lick of defense. Chicago State has failed to cover its last 3 games. I want nothing to do with Chicago State in its current form. Illinois State has the offensive horses to burry a team like Chicago State, and it’s covered 3 of its last 4 games. The only question for Illinois State is the fact this could be a look ahead spot with Utah State on deck. Chicago State is awful. I’ll lay the number with Illinois State.