Illinois State vs Evansville Basketball Odds

The Redbirds will play the Purple Aces on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Illinois State and Evansville are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Illinois State currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Evansville is 94.33.
  • Away Illinois State - Illinois State starts this game with a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Evansville - Evansville meets Illinois State boasting a 7-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Illinois State currently ranks 5th (0.444) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Evansville now standing 7th (0.222) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois State has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Evansville, matching up with a 0.550 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois State currently possesses 10-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Evansville has tallied a 11-9 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Moneyline Mage

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we embark on a magical journey through the realm of college basketball! On Saturday, January 27th, 2024, the Illinois State Wizards, with a 10-10 overall standing, will clash against the Evansville Enchanters, who boast an 11-9 overall standing, in an epic battle of hoops!

In the enchanted land of college basketball, conference records hold the key to determine the seeds for the fabled conference tournament. The Illinois State Wizards, with a 4-5 Missouri Valley Conference standing, will summon all their powers to claim a victory. However, the Evansville Enchanters, with their 2-7 Missouri Valley Conference standing, are determined to break their losing streak and rise to the challenge.

Illinois State, with their current streak of two wins, will use their magical prowess to cast spells on the court. But beware! The Evansville Enchanters, burdened with a losing streak of their own, will be desperate to turn the tides in their favor. Will the Wizards maintain their winning ways, or will the Enchanters rise from the depths of defeat?

Before placing your bets on this mystical clash, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, my fellow wizards and enchanters, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. As we await this enchanting battle, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So grab your magic wands and get ready for a showdown like no other!

Best Redbirds at Purple Aces Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Evansville
Favorite

Illinois State
Illinois State has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Evansville has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Evansville is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 137.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 137.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Evansville
Favorite

Illinois State
Illinois State is the -140 moneyline favorite. Risk $140 to win $100 on Illinois State at BetMGM. Evansville is the +115 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $115 on Evansville. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois State vs Evansville College Basketball game on Saturday, January 27th, 2024?

Illinois State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Evansville is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Illinois State vs Evansville College Basketball game on Saturday, January 27th, 2024?

The best over line is 137.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois State vs Evansville College Basketball game on Saturday, January 27th, 2024?

Illinois State is a -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Evansville is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Illinois State
Evansville
1/27/24 2:00pm EST
-2.5 -105+2.5 -115
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Underdog Evansville - Evansville bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Evansville underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Illinois State at Evansville Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Illinois State
Evansville
First to 5 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Illinois State
Evansville
First to 10 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Illinois State
Evansville
First to 15 Points
1/27/24 2:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
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Team Standings

2023-2024 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois State, Evansville
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Evansville17-180.48610-54-116-14+110.300L1
Illinois State15-170.46910-64-89-11+80.450L2

Illinois State & Evansville 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.

Illinois State Championship Odds

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

Evansville Championship Odds

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

Illinois State & Evansville Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois State vs Evansville 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 Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 2:00 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 Illinois State vs Evansville Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Evansville Game.

  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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