Illinois State vs Drake Basketball Odds

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The Redbirds will play the Bulldogs on Monday, December 29th, 2025. 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, Illinois State and Drake are set to hit the hardwood on Monday, December 29th, 2025. 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, Illinois State currently has a 99.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Drake is 97.00.
  • Away Illinois State - Illinois State starts this game with a 2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Drake - Drake meets Illinois State boasting a 3-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Illinois State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Drake now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Illinois State has a 0.769 overall win percentage, with Drake matching up with a 0.538 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Illinois State currently possesses 10-3 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Drake has tallied a 7-6 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Illinois State 10-3 takes on Drake 7-6 on December 29th.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Illinois State 2-0, Drake 1-1.

Illinois State on a 2-game win streak, while opponent Drake won last game.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Redbirds at Bulldogs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Drake		Favorite

Illinois State
+2.5 -107 BetRivers
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-2.5 -117 BetRivers
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Illinois State has a -2.5 -117 point spread at BetRivers PA. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Drake has a +2.5 -107 point spread at BetRivers PA. Drake is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
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Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Drake		Favorite

Illinois State
+123 BetRivers
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-152 BetRivers
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Illinois State is the -152 moneyline favorite. Risk $152 to win $100 on Illinois State at BetRivers. Drake is the +123 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $123 on Drake. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Illinois State vs Drake College Basketball game on Monday, December 29th, 2025?

Illinois State is a -2.5 -117 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Drake is a +2.5 -107 point spread underdog at BetRivers.

What is the moneyline for the Illinois State vs Drake College Basketball game on Monday, December 29th, 2025?

Illinois State is a -152 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Drake is a +123 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetRivers Sports Betting BetRivers
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Illinois State
Drake
12/29/25 9:00pm EST
-2.5 -117+2.5 -107
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Underdog Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $93.46 at -107 odds.

A +2.5 Drake 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 $85.47 at -117 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.

Illinois State at Drake Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Illinois State, Drake
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Illinois State23-130.63914-27-712-8+40.600L1
Drake14-200.4126-114-76-14+100.300L1

Illinois State & Drake 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.

Illinois State Championship Odds

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

Drake Championship Odds

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

Illinois State & Drake Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Illinois State vs Drake 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 Monday, December 29th, 2025 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 Illinois State vs Drake Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Drake Game.

  4. 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.

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