Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st, at the CEFCU Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sycamores’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Redbirds’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Indiana State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Illinois State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Indiana State and Illinois State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sycamores and Redbirds. 

Indiana State Has Lost Four Games in a Row

Indiana State has struggled this season and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against Drake, Indiana State scored only 53 points and they ended up losing by 18 points. Samage Teel had a strong game putting up 13 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Bradley, the defense gave up 118 points, and that led to the defeat. 

Indiana State comes into this game with a 9-10 record overall and they have gone 8-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 13 of their 17 games this season. Indiana State is averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 80.1 points per game. They are averaging 29.68 three-point attempts per game which is 15th most in the league. Samage Teel is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Illinois State Looks for Second Straight Win

Illinois State faced off against Missouri State in the last game and they were able to pick up the victory. Illinois State scored 74 points and that was enough for the six-point victory. Johnny Kinziger put up 19 points, two rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Drake, Illinois State scored only 62 points and they ended up losing by four points. 

Illinois State is averaging 76.7 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 135th in the league while the defense is ranked 174th. They are shooting 39.76 percent from behind the three-point line which is 197th in the league. Forward Chase Walker is averaging 14.7 points while shooting 58.8 percent from the field and 53.8 percent rom behind the three-point line. 

Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction 

Indiana State is going to speed up this game. Indiana State is averaging 81.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Their defense is giving up 80.1 points per game and their defense is going to be a major issue here. Look for Illinois State to go over their season average of 76.7 points and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here.