Chicago State vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

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  • Illinois State is a -21.5 point favorite vs Chicago State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Chicago State / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+

The Chicago State Cougars visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Normal, IL.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -21.5 (-110).

The Chicago State vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Chicago State vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chicago State+21.5 -110O 144.5 -1101300
Illinois State -21.5 -110U 144.5 -110-3000

Chicago State vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chicago State vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 65.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chicago State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Chicago State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 away games (+2.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 away games (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Chicago State has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+12.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+9.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)

Chicago State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chicago State has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 0-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 13.2% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

Chicago State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (86 turnovers/9 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Illinois State has averaged 1.36 points per shot (720 points/530 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Illinois State has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (116 assists/ 86 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (62/214) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Illinois State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (49 steals/9 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (217/528) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 41%

Illinois State has allowed 67.3 points per game (606 points/9 games) this season — 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Chicago State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (86 turnovers/9 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Illinois State has averaged 1.36 points per shot (720 points/530 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Illinois State has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (116 assists/ 86 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (62/214) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Illinois State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (49 steals/9 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (217/528) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 41%

Illinois State has allowed 67.3 points per game (606 points/9 games) this season — 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8


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