Drake vs. Illinois State Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/17/2024]

College Basketball action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM ET as the favored Drake takes on Illinois State at Redbird Arena.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Drake vs. Illinois State matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Drake vs. Illinois State Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's College Basketball matchup between Drake and Illinois State 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Drake a 74% chance of beating Illinois State, and our predicted final score has Drake winning 73-66.

According to our model, Illinois State (+7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 138-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of going over.

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Drake vs. Illinois State Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Drake	Illinois State
Spread	-7.5 (-108)	+7.5 (-108)
Moneyline	-330	+280
Total	o138 (+100)	u138 (-120)

• Illinois State is the +7.5 underdog versus Drake, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Drake (-7.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois State at +280, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380, if it wins.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for Drake at -330, where you can risk $330 to win $100 for a total payout of $430 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 138 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Drake vs. Illinois State Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Illinois State +7.5	-108
Moneyline	Illinois State	+280
Total	Over 138	+100

While Drake is more likely to win the game, betting on Illinois State moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Our College Basketball best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Drake vs. Illinois State on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Drake vs. Illinois State Game Information

Wednesday's game between Illinois State and Drake in College Basketball at Redbird Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Drake vs. Illinois State
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Redbird Arena

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Conclusion

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