Chicago State is shooting 41.4% from the field while averaging 67.1 points. They've lost eight of nine with eight of them on the road (all losses). Chicago State is 0-10 straight up on the road this season. Illinois State has a winning home mark and a terrific frontcourt force in 6-8 senior Kendall Lewis (12.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg). They shoot a stellar 79.9% from the free throw line as a team (eighth in the nation) and are playing well after a rough start winning three of four. That included an 87-77 win over Belmont as a +5 dog. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play Illinois State on the moneyline.
Previous Matchups & Picks
December 6, 2025 8:00pm ET
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Chicago State Cougars
#306641
Illinois State Redbirds
#306642
Lines & Odds
+20.5 (-110)
ATS
-20.5 (-110)
+1736
Moneyline
-6100
OVER 145 (-110)
Total
UNDER 145 (-110)
Cougars vs. Redbirds Spread Picks
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public bets were on Illinois State Redbirds on the -20.5 ATS. And, 52% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois State would win by a score of 84.4 to 61.3 with Illinois State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Chicago State Cougars
45
40
53
Illinois State Redbirds 
45
50
95
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December 19, 2022 8:00pm ET
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Chicago State Cougars
#817
Illinois State Redbirds
#818
Lines & Odds
+7.5 (-110)
ATS
-7.5 (-110)
+257
Moneyline
-319
OVER 135 (-110)
Total
UNDER 135 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 75% of the public bets were on Illinois State Redbirds on the -7.5 ATS. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois State would win by a score of 71.6 to 65.1 with Illinois State winning on the moneyline, Chicago State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Chicago State at Illinois State
December 19, 2022
8:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Chicago State Cougars
23
29
52
Illinois State Redbirds
33
33
66
December 11, 2021 3:00pm ET
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Illinois State Redbirds
#647
Chicago State Cougars
#648
Lines & Odds
-10.5 (-105)
ATS
+10.5 (-115)
-448
Moneyline
+363
OVER 137.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 137.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public bets were on Illinois State Redbirds on the -10.5 ATS. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois State would win by a score of 74.1 to 65.9 with Illinois State winning on the moneyline, Chicago State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Illinois State Redbirds
36
44
80
Chicago State Cougars
32
39
71
December 15, 2020 3:00pm ET
vs.
Chicago State Cougars
#603
Illinois State Redbirds
#604
Lines & Odds
+24 (-110)
ATS
-24 (-110)
+2392
Moneyline
-13957
OVER 147.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 147.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 70% of the public bets were on Illinois State Redbirds on the -24 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois State would win by a score of 82.6 to 58.1 with Illinois State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Chicago State Cougars
30
32
62
Illinois State Redbirds
36
55
91
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