The Redbirds will play the Racers on Tuesday, January 30th, 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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Illinois State and Murray State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 30th, 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 Murray State is 95.00.
- Away Illinois State - Illinois State starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Murray State - Murray State meets Illinois State boasting a 5-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 7th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois State currently ranks 6th (0.400) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Murray State now standing 5th (0.500) 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 0.476 overall win percentage, with Murray State, matching up with a 0.381 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois State currently possesses 10-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Murray State has tallied a 8-13 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Welcome, fellow wizards and muggles, to the magical world of college basketball! On Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, the Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Murray State Racers in an enchanting battle on the basketball court. Illinois State holds a 10-11 overall standing, while Murray State stands at 8-13 in the 2023-24 season.
As we embark on this mystical journey, it is vital to remember the significance of conference records. These records will determine the seeds for the conference tournament, where the true magic of college basketball unfolds. Illinois State currently stands at 4-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Murray State boasts a slightly better record of 5-5.
Illinois State arrives at this game with a streak of unfortunate losses, hoping to find their way back to victory. On the other hand, Murray State has encountered a rough patch, having lost their last three games. The anticipation for this clash between these two determined teams is electrifying!
Before we dive into the enchanting action, remember to review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. If you wish to join in on the excitement, fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
In the realm of futures odds and current standings, we've also listed each team's position below. So gather your wands, sharpen your minds, and get ready to witness the magic unfold as Illinois State takes on Murray State in this epic clash of college basketball prowess!
Best Redbirds at Racers Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Murray State |
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| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Murray State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Murray State is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +7.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Murray State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois State is a +250 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois State
Murray State
1/30/24 8:00pm EST | +7.5 -110-7.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Murray State - Murray State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Murray State favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois State at Murray State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois State
Murray State
First to 5 Points
1/30/24 8:00pm EST | +110-155Bet |
Illinois State
Murray State
First to 10 Points
1/30/24 8:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Illinois State
Murray State
First to 15 Points
1/30/24 8:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Illinois State
Murray State
Game to Overtime
1/30/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
| Murray State | 12-20 | 0.375 | 8-8 | 4-9 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L3 |
Illinois State & Murray 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.
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Murray State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Murray State YR: futures available
Illinois State & Murray State 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 Murray State College Basketball Game
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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 Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois State vs Murray State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Murray State Game.
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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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