The Illinois State Redbirds (5-6) will look to build on a three-game winning stretch when hosting the Ball State Cardinals (6-4) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This game is at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Cardinals’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup against the Redbirds ().
The betting trends in the article below reflect odds as of December 17, 2022 at 5:45 AM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Ball State Vs Illinois State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Ball State (-4) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (140) |
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.
Ball State Vs Illinois State Stat Rankings
| Ball State Avg. (Rank) | Illinois State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 78.3 (75th) | Points Scored | 67.9 (284th) |
| 67 (130th) | Points Allowed | 69.8 (212th) |
| 35.9 (151st) | Rebounds | 33.5 (267th) |
| 11.3 (108th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.8 (280th) |
| 7.1 (215th) | 3pt Made | 7.7 (159th) |
| 13.6 (172nd) | Assists | 11.1 (325th) |
| 12.3 (162nd) | Turnovers | 13.5 (266th) |
Ball State Vs Illinois State Betting Trends
- The Cardinals’ record against the spread is 5-3-0.
- Against the spread as 4-point favorites or more, Ball State is 3-0.
- Out of eight Cardinals games so far this season, four have gone over the total.
- Four times so far this season, Ball State and its opponent have combined for more than 140 points.
- Cardinals games average 145.3 total points this season, 5.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
- Illinois State has beaten the spread four times in 11 games.
- The Redbirds have two wins ATS (2-2) as a 4-point underdog or greater this year.
- There have been four Ball State’s games (out of eight) that went over the total this year.
- Redbirds games have gone over 140 points on four occasions this year.
- Illinois State’s games average 137.7 total points, 2.3 fewer than the total for this matchup.
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Ball State Impact Players
- Payton Sparks is tops on his squad in both points (14.8) and rebounds (8.2) per game, and also posts 2.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
- Jarron Coleman is tops on his team in assists per contest (3.4), and also averages 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds. Defensively, he posts 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Demarius Jacobs is putting up 11.9 points, 3.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game.
- Jaylin Sellers averages 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.6 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- Mickey Pearson Jr puts up 7.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
Illinois State Impact Players
- Kendall Lewis is No. 1 on the Redbirds in scoring (12.8 points per game) and rebounding (7.9), and puts up 1.5 assists. He also puts up 1.7 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
- The Redbirds receive 11 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Seneca Knight.
- Darius Burford paces the Redbirds in assists (2.3 per game), and posts 10.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- The Redbirds get 7.7 points, 3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game from Liam McChesny.
- Colton Sandage is putting up 8.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, making 42.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per contest.
