Indiana State vs Illinois State Picks and Prediction – 1/22/2025

The Indiana State Sycamores (9-10, 3-5 MVC) are set to face the Illinois State Redbirds (11-8, 3-5 MVC) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM ET. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Indiana State enters the matchup aiming to break a four-game losing streak. Over their last ten games, the Sycamores have a 4-6 record, with a 5-5 mark against the spread (ATS). Notably, seven of these ten games have gone over the total points line. Guard Samage Teel leads the team with 17.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 51.6% from the field, making him a critical factor in Indiana State’s offense. Indiana State has not had a good year after most of their roster from last season left.

Illinois State, on the other hand, has been more consistent, posting a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The Redbirds have also achieved a 6-4 ATS record during this span, with their last three games all going over the total points line. Forward Chase Walker has been a standout performer, averaging 14.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, providing a dominant presence in the paint and on the boards. 

Illinois State is the better of these two squads, but they are not 9 points better. This should be a close game throughout and we like Indiana State to do enough to squeak out a cover. Take the Sycamores and the points on Tuesday. Illinois State wins this one by a score of 71-64.