| MATCHUP | Redbirds Illinois State | Bobcats Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Total | Over 158.5 (-110) | Under 158.5 (-110) |
| Where | Convocation Center (OH), Athens, OH | |
| When | Thursday, November 6, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Ohio Bobcats Preview
The Ohio Bobcats have a 0-1 record this season and are 0-1 ATS and 1-0 in Over/Under. They are coming off an 85-89 loss at home against Arkansas State. The Bobcats shot 49.2% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. They made 68.2% of their free throws and grabbed 25 rebounds, while dishing out 11 assists and committing 10 turnovers. They had 7 fast break points and 42 points in the paint.Aidan Hadaway, Javan Simmons, Elijah Elliott, Ajay Sheldon and Jackson Paveletzke were the starting five for Ohio, with Hadaway being the top scorer with 28 points and 6 rebounds, while shooting 75.0% from the field. Jackson Paveletzke followed with 16 points and 1 rebound, while shooting 38.5% from the field. Javan Simmons added 14 points and 4 rebounds.
Illinois State Redbirds Preview
The Illinois State Redbirds finished last season a 22-14 record and were placed 5th in the MVC with a 10-10 conference record. The Redbirds were 20-14-1 against the spread, and 22-12-1 in over/under, having a 12-4 home record and a 5-7 away record.Offensively last season, Illinois State scored 75.8 points per game, which ranked 127th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 71.8 points per game (174th). The Redbirds shot with 48.2% from the field (28th), and with 37.6% from beyond the arc (23rd). They shot with 74.9% from the free throw line (79th), and grabbed 32.3 rebounds per game (340th), while dishing out 14.4 assists per game (115th) and committing 10.5 turnovers per game (63rd).
Chase Walker led Illinois State in scoring last season, with an average of 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Johnny Kinziger followed with 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, while Dalton Banks added 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.
Illinois State Redbirds @ Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends: November 6, 2025
Why the Ohio Bobcats will win
- Ohio has won 30 of its last 36 games against non-Conference opponents at Convocation Center (OH).
- Ohio has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at Convocation Center (OH).
Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win
- Illinois State has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
- Ohio has lost each of its last four games.
- Illinois State has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Illinois State’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
- Eighteen of Ohio’s last 20 games against non-Conference opponents at Convocation Center (OH) have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Illinois State vs Ohio Prediction
In their previous meeting last season, Illinois State won 85-75 at home, but Ohio has won their previous two meetings.In this Illinois State vs Ohio Prediction, Illinois State is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Ohio is coming off a tough home defeat by Arkansas State in their season opener and were mediocre last season. Illinois State is coming off a good season last year and had a far better defense than Ohio, allowing 4.7 points per game less. Ohio ranked outside the top-300 of the country defensively last season and in their season opener they allowed almost 90 points. I like the value with the road team in this matchup, so take Illinois State and lay the -1.5 point in this one.