The Bulldogs will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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 2024-25 college basketball season, Drake and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. 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 2024-25 season in full stride, Drake currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 96.33.
- Away Drake - Drake starts this game with a 6-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Drake boasting a 10-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Drake currently ranks 1st (0.857) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Drake has a 0.917 overall win percentage, with Illinois State matching up with a 0.600 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Drake currently possesses 22-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 15-10 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus, Drake 22-2, Illinois State 15-10, conference records crucial. Drake 12-2, Illinois State 7-7, streak versus no streak.
Wizard predicts intense battle on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. Review tables for spreads. Bet at BetRivers and BetMGM. Good luck, wizards!
Illinois State seeks redemption, Drake aims to extend winning streak. Futures odds listed.
Best Bulldogs at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Drake |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Drake |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Drake is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 125.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 125.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Drake is a -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois State is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Drake
Illinois State
2/12/25 9:00pm EST | -1.5 -110+1.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +1.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -1.5 Drake favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Drake at Illinois 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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Drake
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
2/12/25 9:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
2/12/25 9:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
2/12/25 9:00pm EST | -140+100Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
2/12/25 9:00pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 24-3 | 0.889 | 13-2 | 7-1 | 14-3 | - | 0.824 | W1 |
| Illinois State | 17-12 | 0.586 | 11-4 | 5-6 | 9-9 | +5.5 | 0.500 | W2 |
Drake & 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.
Drake Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Drake | +100000 Bet |
No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Drake & Illinois 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 Drake vs Illinois 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 Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 9:00 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 Drake vs Illinois State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Drake vs Illinois 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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