Illinois State vs Indiana State Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Illinois State Redbirds and the Indiana State Sycamores meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Here’s an Illinois State vs Indiana State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Illinois State vs Indiana State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Illinois State Redbirds Betting Preview

The Redbirds lost two of their first three games this year, but then hit a nice win streak over Long Beach State, Rockford, Coastal Carolina, Charlotte, Furman, Eastern Kentucky and Chicago State. Illinois State would lose to Utah State before four more wins over Southern Illinois, Indiana State, Drake and Evansville from there. After losses to Valparaiso and UIC, the Redbirds are 12-5 overall this year.

In the UIC matchup on Saturday, the Redbirds faced a three-point deficit going into the second half. Illinois State was able to tie things up by the end of regulation, but ended up losing it in overtime 63-59. Leading the team in scoring was Mason Klabo with 15 points and four rebounds. Ty Pence added 13 points with five rebounds and Johnny Kinziger put up 11 points with five assists and three rebounds.

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

Over on the Indiana State side, they kicked off the season with a 4-2 run featuring losses to Charlotte and Duke, then fell to LA Tech and Alcorn State. Wins over Eureka, Southern Indiana and Milwaukee came next, then a 1-5 run with losses to Bradley, Illinois State, Northern Iowa, Drake and Evansville. That gives the Sycamores a rocky 8-9 overall record in the books across their first 17 games this year.

Matched up against Evansville over the weekend, the Sycamores were ahead by three points 38-35 at halftime. Indiana State was outscored 37-31 the rest of the way however, leading to a 72-69 loss in the end. Ian Scott topped the team on a double-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. Camp Wagner added 16 points with five rebounds and two assists in the loss as well.

Illinois State Redbirds @ Indiana State Sycamores Betting Trends: January 14, 2026

Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win

• Illinois State has lost 19 of its last 20 Wednesday road games against Conference opponents.
• Indiana State has won six of its last seven home games against Illinois State at Hulman Center.
• Illinois State has lost the first half in each of its last three night games at Hulman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win

• Indiana State has lost six of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Illinois State has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Illinois State vs Indiana State Prediction

I’ll lean toward Indiana State but you could call this one either way. The Sycamores also need a lift after falling to a struggling Evansville team in a home matchup last weekend. Indiana State shot just 39.4 percent from the field in that one with just 17.9 percent (5-of-28) from outside, but the rebounding (a 35-30 advantage) and points in the paint (a 40-30 advantage) were promising. Indiana State has lost three straight, scoring below 70 points in two of those.

These teams last saw each other recently, in an 85-65 home win for Illinois State on December 21. In that one the Sycamores were blasted in the paint 42-22 and on the boards 35-25 along with a rough 59.3 percent (16-of-27) from the line. Indiana State needs a much better effort in most facets if they want some revenge in the home rematch.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Indiana State Sycamores +6.5