The Illinois State Redbirds (2-1) take on the Northwestern State Demons (2-2) at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Redbirds’ ( to win on the moneyline) game with the Demons ().
This article refers to odds updated as of November 17, 2022 at 1:45 PM ET. Find all the latest odds for this game in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Illinois State Vs Northwestern State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Illinois State (-6) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (134) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Illinois State Vs Northwestern State Stat Rankings (2021-22)
| Illinois State Avg. (Rank) | Northwestern State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 74.2 (88th) | Points Scored | 73.8 (100th) |
| 74.7 (310th) | Points Allowed | 80.4 (355th) |
| 35.2 (173rd) | Rebounds | 36.1 (116th) |
| 9.8 (188th) | Off. Rebounds | 11 (90th) |
| 8.3 (91st) | 3pt Made | 7.3 (185th) |
| 12.7 (195th) | Assists | 15 (59th) |
| 14.2 (319th) | Turnovers | 14 (309th) |
Illinois State Vs Northwestern State Betting Trends
- The Redbirds had 17 wins in 33 games against the spread last year.
- Illinois State had an ATS record of 3-2-1 as a 6-point favorite or greater last season.
- Last season, 18 of the Redbirds’ 33 games hit the over.
- A total of 25 times last year, Illinois State and its opponent combined to score more than 134 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 134 points, 14.9 fewer than the average total in last season’s Redbirds contests.
- Northwestern State’s record against the spread last season was 13-16-0.
- Against the spread, as underdogs of 6 points or more, the Demons went 7-9 last year.
- Of Northwestern State’s 32 games last season, 18 hit the over.
- Demons games went over 134 points on 28 occasions last season.
- The average total points scored in Northwestern State’s games last year (134) is 20.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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Illinois State Impact Players
- Antonio Reeves paced his team in points per contest (20) last year, and also put up 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he posted 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks.
- Kendall Lewis averaged 9.3 points, 0.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per game last season.
- Josiah Strong recorded 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest last year. At the other end, he put up 1 steals and 0.1 blocks.
- Mark Freeman led the Redbirds at 3.5 assists per game last season, while also averaging 2.6 rebounds and 8.8 points.
- Sy Chatman was tops on his squad in rebounds per game (6) last season, and also averaged 13.6 points and 0.6 assists. At the other end, he posted 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks.
Northwestern State Impact Players
- Kendal Coleman tallied 15.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season.
- Brian White dispensed 3.5 assists per game while scoring 6.3 PPG.
- Carvell Teasett hit an average of 2.7 shots per game from beyond the arc a season ago.
- Coleman racked up one steal and 1.3 blocks per game last season.
