Illinois State vs Murray State College Basketball Odds Prediction, Spread, Tv Channel, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for December 3

The Illinois State Redbirds (4-3, 1-0 MVC) will host the Murray State Racers (3-3, 1-0 MVC) after winning three straight home games.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Illinois State vs. Murray State Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Sunday, December 3, 2023
• Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Normal, Illinois
• Arena: Redbird Arena

Read these betting insights and trends before you bet on Sunday's Illinois State-Murray State spread (Illinois State -1.5) or over/under (139.5 points).

Illinois State vs. Murray State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Illinois State has covered twice in six games with a spread this season.
• Murray State has won two games against the spread this year.
• Illinois State hasn't covered the spread as a 1.5-point favorite or more this season, while Murray State covers as an underdog of 1.5 or more 66.7% of the time.
• The Redbirds covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than road games last season. They covered eight times in 15 opportunities when playing at home, and they covered four times in 12 opportunities on the road.
• Last season, the Racers were 6-6-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). On the road, they were 4-10-0 ATS (.286).

Illinois State vs. Murray State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Illinois State has split the two matchups it has played as odds-on favorites this season.
• The Redbirds have been listed as a favorite of -125 or more on two occasions this season and split those games.
• Murray State has been the moneyline underdog just two other times so far this season, and it split the games.
• The Racers have played as a moneyline underdog of +104 or longer in only two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Illinois State has a 55.6% chance of pulling out a win.

Illinois State vs. Murray State Head-to-Head Comparison

• Illinois State averages 66.6 points per game (317th in college basketball) while giving up 65.9 per outing (74th in college basketball). It has a +5 scoring differential overall.
• Dalton Banks paces Illinois State, averaging 11.7 points per game (703rd in the nation).
• Murray State outscores opponents by 4.8 points per game (posting 77.8 points per game, 121st in college basketball, and allowing 73 per outing, 227th in college basketball) and has a +29 scoring differential.
• Rob Perry's team-leading 16.2 points per game rank him 195th in college basketball.
• The Redbirds come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 2.0 boards. They are recording 33.3 rebounds per game (178th in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 31.3 per contest.
• Myles Foster tops the team with 6.9 rebounds per game (212th in college basketball action).
• The Racers come out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. They are recording 34.5 rebounds per game (132nd in college basketball) compared to their opponents' 29.8.
• Nick Ellington paces the team with 8.5 rebounds per game (72nd in college basketball).
• Illinois State averages 85.8 points per 100 possessions (314th in college basketball), while allowing 84.9 points per 100 possessions (79th in college basketball).
• The Racers rank 86th in college basketball with 99.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 263rd defensively with 93.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.

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