The Illinois State Redbirds (6-10, 1-4 MVC) bring a three-game losing streak into a road matchup with the Evansville Purple Aces (4-12, 0-5 MVC), losers of three straight as well. It begins at 2:00 PM ET (on ESPN) on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Redbirds’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup versus the Purple Aces ().
The insights in the article below are based off odds valid as of January 7, 2023 at 9:46 AM ET. Check out the table below for the latest odds for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Illinois State Vs Evansville Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Illinois State (-2) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (131.5) |
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 Evansville Stat Rankings
| Illinois State Avg. (Rank) | Evansville Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.3 (315th) | Points Scored | 62 (349th) |
| 68.8 (186th) | Points Allowed | 73.1 (281st) |
| 32.4 (275th) | Rebounds | 32.9 (255th) |
| 8.5 (273rd) | Off. Rebounds | 8.4 (281st) |
| 7.6 (166th) | 3pt Made | 5.8 (320th) |
| 11.1 (324th) | Assists | 10.6 (340th) |
| 13.8 (299th) | Turnovers | 12.2 (167th) |
Illinois State Vs Evansville Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Redbirds are 5-11-0 this year.
- As 2-point favorites or more, Illinois State is 3-4 against the spread.
- There have been nine Redbirds games (out of 16) that hit the over this year.
- A total of 11 times so far this season, Illinois State and its opponent have combined for more than 131.5 points.
- The average total for Redbirds games this season has been 135, 3.5 points higher than the total for this game.
- Evansville has six wins in 16 games against the spread this season.
- The Purple Aces have an ATS record of 5-9 as 2-point underdogs or more.
- Out of 16 Illinois State’s games so far this year, nine have hit the over.
- Purple Aces games have finished with over 131.5 points scored 11 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Evansville’s games this year (135.1) is 3.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.
Best Betting Sites For Illinois State vs Evansville
Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win*
*Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF
Use Bonus Code: BETPLAYPICKS
Illinois State Impact Players
- Kendall Lewis averages 11.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also putting up 1.4 assists, shooting 45.8% from the floor.
- Seneca Knight is putting up 9.6 points, 1.8 assists and 6.4 rebounds per contest.
- Darius Burford leads his squad in assists per game (2.3), and also posts 11 points and 3.8 rebounds. At the other end, he totals 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Liam McChesny is averaging 8.2 points, 0.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.
- Malachi Poindexter is posting 8.5 points, 2.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds per contest.
Evansville Impact Players
- Kenny Strawbridge is averaging 15.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, making 38.4% of his shots from the floor.
- Marvin Coleman tops the Purple Aces in assists (2.9 per game), and averages 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Yacine Toumi tops the Purple Aces in rebounding (5.7 per game), and posts 10.4 points and 1.2 assists. He also posts 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Antoine Smith Jr. is putting up 7.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.2 assists per contest, making 41.8% of his shots from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game.
- The Purple Aces receive 3.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1 assists per game from Preston Phillips.
