Illinois State (5-4) vs Saint Louis (5-3)
December 15, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Illinois State +2.5 / Saint Louis -2.5 — Over/Under: 151
The Saint Louis Billikens and Illinois State Redbirds meet Sunday in college basketball action at the CEFCU Arena. Here’s a Saint Louis vs Illinois State Prediction. This article will include a Saint Louis vs Illinois State Pick.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens lost to San Francisco, beat Chicago State, and they play Wofford, Grand Canyon, and Fordham next. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 78.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 18.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Isaiah Swope is averaging 17.4 points and 5.4 assists. Robbie Avila is the third double-digit scorer and Kellen Thames is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Illinois State Redbirds Betting Preview
The Illinois State Redbirds lost to Belmont, beat Pacific, and they play Northern Illinois, Cornell, and UIC next. The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 80 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Johnny Kinziger is averaging 14.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Chase Walker is averaging 14.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. Dalton Banks is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Pence is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win
- Illinois State has lost six of its last seven games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
- Saint Louis has won six of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Illinois State has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Saint Louis vs Illinois State Prediction
You shouldn’t be running to the window to back the Saint Louis Billikens, a team that’s 1-7 ATS on the season. The Illinois State Redbirds are explosive offensively and have covered 6 of their last 8 games. With all that said, the Saint Louis Billikens have lots of talent, and they’ve won 4 of their last 5 games. Saint Louis feels like a team that’s starting to figure things out and could go on a serious run. We’re laying a bucket. I’d need more to consider the Redbirds. Give me Saint Louis and a reasonable number.