Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Prediction: Illinois State Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [1/5/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Sunday's Southern Illinois vs Illinois State matchup.

Southern Illinois-Illinois State Predictions and Game Preview.
CEFCU Arena sets the stage for the college basketball matchup between Southern Illinois and Illinois State this Sunday.

Illinois State will take on Southern Illinois in college basketball action at CEFCU Arena on Sunday, beginning at 4:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Illinois State as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Southern Illinois-Illinois State game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows Illinois State with a win probability of 77%, while Southern Illinois has 23%."

For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and an expanded look at the predicted final score, visit our interactive Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State predictions page.

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Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's college basketball matchup between Illinois State and Southern Illinois at CEFCU Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State picks, be sure to check out the latest college basketball predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Southern Illinois and Illinois State 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Illinois State a 77% chance of beating Southern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Illinois State winning 74-67.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Southern Illinois and Illinois State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

 

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Odds

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

Bet Type Southern Illinois Illinois State
Spread +7.5 (-106) -7.5 (-108)
Moneyline +275 -335
Total o140.5 (-105) u140.5 (-115)

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

Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best college basketball picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict Illinois State, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Southern Illinois on Sunday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Southern Illinois vs. Illinois State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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