Murray State vs Illinois State Basketball Odds

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The Racers will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Murray State and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Murray State currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 97.00.
  • Away Murray State - Murray State starts this game with a 5-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Murray State boasting a 11-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Murray State currently ranks 3rd (0.647) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 5th (0.563) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Murray State has a 0.679 overall win percentage, with Illinois State matching up with a 0.630 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Murray State currently possesses 19-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 17-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Murray State versus Illinois State, showdown on Wednesday night!

Murray State 19-9, Illinois State 17-10. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

Murray State 11-6, Illinois State 9-7. Both teams looking to break losing streaks.

Review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So grab your wand and get ready for a magical matchup!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Murray State		Favorite

Illinois State
+2.5 -115 BetMGM
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-2.5 -105 BetMGM
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Illinois State has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Murray State has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Murray State is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
158.5 o -110 BetMGM
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158.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 158.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Murray State		Favorite

Illinois State
+118 BetMGM
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-145 BetMGM
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Illinois State is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Illinois State at BetMGM. Murray State is the +118 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $118 on Murray State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Murray State vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Illinois State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Murray State is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Murray State vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

The best over line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Murray State vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026?

Illinois State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Murray State is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Murray State
Illinois State
2/18/26 9:00pm EST
+2.5 -115-2.5 -105
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Underdog Murray State - Murray State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Murray State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Murray State at Illinois State Prop Bets

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Murray State
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
2/18/26 9:00pm EST
-115-120Bet
Murray State
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
2/18/26 9:00pm EST
-115-120Bet
Murray State
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
2/18/26 9:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
Murray State
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
2/18/26 9:00pm EST
Yes +700No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Murray State, Illinois State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Murray State19-100.65511-35-511-7+3.50.611L2
Illinois State18-100.64312-24-610-7+40.588W1

Murray State & Illinois State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Murray State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Murray State YR: futures available

Illinois State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available

Murray State & Illinois State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Murray State vs Illinois State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Murray State vs Illinois State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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