The Bulldogs will play the Redbirds on Friday, February 6th, 2026. 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 2025-26 college basketball season, Drake and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Friday, February 6th, 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, Drake currently has a 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 97.00.
- Away Drake - Drake starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Drake boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Drake currently ranks 6th (0.462) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 4th (0.583) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Drake has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Illinois State matching up with a 0.652 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Drake currently possesses 12-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 15-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Greetings, basketball fans! Drake 12-12, Illinois State 15-8 face off February 6th. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Drake 6-7, Illinois State 7-5. Drake lost last 2, Illinois State lost last game.
Wizard predicts intense battle between evenly matched teams. Review tables for best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.
Harness the power of the wizard and place your bets wisely. Futures odds and standings listed below.
Best Bulldogs at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Drake | Favorite Illinois State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Drake | Favorite Illinois State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois State is a -9.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Drake is a +9.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 142.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 142.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois State is a -475 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Drake is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Drake
Illinois State
2/06/26 8:00pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Drake underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 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
2/06/26 8:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
2/06/26 8:00pm EST | +135-190Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
2/06/26 8:00pm EST | +155-220Bet |
Drake
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
2/06/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Illinois State | 18-10 | 0.643 | 12-2 | 4-6 | 10-7 | +4 | 0.588 | W1 |
| Drake | 12-17 | 0.414 | 6-10 | 4-6 | 6-12 | +8.5 | 0.333 | L7 |
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 Friday, February 6th, 2026 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.