Illinois State vs. Drake Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/2/2024]

Drake and Illinois State will lock horns in College Basketball action at Knapp Center on Tuesday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

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

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

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

Our leading predictive analytics model gives Drake an 87% chance of defeating Illinois State, and our predicted final score has Drake winning 76-64.

According to our model, Illinois State (+12.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 138.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Illinois State vs. Drake Odds

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

Bet Type	Illinois State	Drake
Spread	+12.5 (-110)	-12.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+610	-900
Total	o138.5 (-112)	u138.5 (-105)

• Drake is currently the -12.5 favorite against Illinois State, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Illinois State (+12.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Drake at -900. That means you can risk $900 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,000 if it gets the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois State at +610, where you can bet $100 to profit $610, earning a total payout of $710 if it wins.
• The Over/Under is set at 138.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Illinois State vs. Drake Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Illinois State +12.5	-110
Moneyline	Illinois State	+610
Total	Over 138.5	-112

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 betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Our best College Basketball bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Illinois State vs. Drake on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Illinois State vs. Drake Game Information

Tuesday's action between Drake and Illinois State in College Basketball at Knapp Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Illinois State vs. Drake
• Date: Tuesday January 2, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Knapp Center

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Conclusion

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