Northern Illinois vs Illinois State Basketball Odds

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The Huskies will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The Northern Illinois and Illinois State basketball teams will play on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Northern Illinois currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 97.00.
  • Away Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois heads into this game with a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Illinois State - Illinois State will host Northern Illinois sporting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Northern Illinois currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the MAC Conference, with Illinois State now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Northern Illinois has a 0.300 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Illinois State, has a 0.600 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Northern Illinois has a 3-7 regular season overall record. Illinois State has notched a 6-4 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.

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Hocus pocus, Northern Illinois at Illinois State on December 18th, 2024.

Northern Illinois 3-7 overall, Illinois State 6-4. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Northern Illinois MAC 0-0, Illinois State MVC 0-1. NIU lost last game, ISU won 2 in a row. Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers, review each team’s futures odds and current standings below.

Best Huskies at Redbirds Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois		Favorite

Illinois State
+13.5 -110 BetMGM
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-13.5 -110 BetMGM
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Illinois State has a -13.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northern Illinois has a +13.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
140.5 o -110 BetMGM
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140.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northern Illinois		Favorite

Illinois State
+725 BetMGM
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-1200 BetMGM
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Illinois State is the -1200 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,200 to win $100 on Illinois State at BetMGM. Northern Illinois is the +725 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $725 on Northern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northern Illinois vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

Illinois State is a -13.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +13.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northern Illinois vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

The best over line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northern Illinois vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024?

Illinois State is a -1200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +725 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Northern Illinois
Illinois State
12/18/24 8:00pm EST
+13.5 -110-13.5 -110
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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +13.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.

Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -13.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Northern Illinois at Illinois State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Northern Illinois
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
12/18/24 8:00pm EST
+135-190Bet
Northern Illinois
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
12/18/24 8:00pm EST
+165-250Bet
Northern Illinois
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
12/18/24 8:00pm EST
+200-300Bet
Northern Illinois
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
12/18/24 8:00pm EST
Yes +1600No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Northern Illinois, Illinois State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
MAC
Northern Illinois3-80.2733-10-70-0-0.000L2
Missouri Valley
Illinois State8-40.6675-12-10-1+1.50.000W4

Northern Illinois & Illinois State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Northern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available

Illinois State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available

Northern Illinois & Illinois State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Northern Illinois vs Illinois State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Northern Illinois vs Illinois State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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