The Bulldogs will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Drake and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Drake currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 94.67.
- Away Drake - Drake starts this game with a 2-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Drake boasting a 6-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Drake currently ranks 2nd (0.833) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 5th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Drake has a 0.824 overall win percentage, with Illinois State, matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Drake currently possesses 14-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we dive into the mystical realm of college basketball! On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, the mighty Drake shall clash with the valiant Illinois State, unleashing their wizardry on the court.
Drake, with their 14-3 overall standing, shall face off against Illinois State, who currently boast an 8-9 overall standing. In this magical season of college basketball, conference records hold great significance, determining the seeds for the conference tournament. Drake sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference with a 5-1 standing, while Illinois State trails behind with a 2-4 standing.
The tides of fate favor Drake, for they have triumphed in their last 2 battles, while Illinois State has suffered 5 consecutive losses. As we venture forth into the enchanted realms of wagering, remember to review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this thrilling clash. Fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
And lo, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So gather your wits and brace yourselves for a mesmerizing showdown on the court. May the mystical forces guide your predictions and may the game unfold in all its enchanting glory!
Best Bulldogs at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Drake |
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| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Drake |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Drake is a -7.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +9 -115 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 137.5 -117 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $117 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Drake is a -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois State is a +330 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Drake
Illinois State
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | -7.5 -110+7.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +7.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -7.5 Drake favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Drake at Illinois State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Drake
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | -165+120Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | -185+130Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1250No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Drake | 28-7 | 0.800 | 16-0 | 6-5 | 16-4 | +1 | 0.800 | L1 |
| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
Drake & 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.
Drake Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Drake YR: futures available
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Drake & Illinois State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Drake vs Illinois State College Basketball Game
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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, January 17th, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Drake vs Illinois State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Drake vs Illinois State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.