The Illinois State Redbirds (10-19, 5-13 MVC) face the Drake Bulldogs (23-6, 14-4) on Wednesday at The Knapp Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois State vs. Drake odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Redbirds failed to cover as 14-point road underdogs on Saturday in an 80-64 loss to Indiana State. Illinois State is amid a 5-game losing skid and has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The Bulldogs defeated Belmont 70-56 on Sunday to cover as 7-point favorites at home. Drake is currently on a 9-game win streak.
Illinois State and Drake will be squaring off against each other for the first time this season Wednesday. The home team has won 8 of the last 10 meetings.