- Illinois State is a -15.5 point favorite vs Eastern Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Eastern Kentucky / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Dec. 3. 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 -15.5 (-110).
The Eastern Kentucky vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Eastern Kentucky vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Eastern Kentucky | +15.5 -110 | O 153.5 -115 | 875 |
| Illinois State | -15.5 -110 | U 153.5 -105 | -1600 |
Eastern Kentucky vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Eastern Kentucky vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Eastern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.86 Units / 3% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+11.00 Units / 17% 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 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Kentucky has a 0-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -100% ROI).
- 0-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -100% ROI
- 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).
- 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 14.78% ROI
- 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky shot 68% from the free throw line (401/594) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% (1,079/2,552) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Eastern Kentucky is shooting 50% from inside the arc (74/149) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 56%
Eastern Kentucky has a 28% free throw rate (708 free throw attempts/2,552 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky averaged 8.6 steals per game (276 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Eastern Kentucky averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (717 rebounds/32 games) last season — 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Eastern Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 46% (870/1,902) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky shot 68% from the free throw line (401/594) last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% (1,079/2,552) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Eastern Kentucky is shooting 50% from inside the arc (74/149) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 56%
Eastern Kentucky has a 28% free throw rate (708 free throw attempts/2,552 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky averaged 8.6 steals per game (276 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Eastern Kentucky averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (717 rebounds/32 games) last season — 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Eastern Kentucky allowed opponents to shoot 46% (870/1,902) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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