The Redbirds will play the Wildcats on Friday, December 29th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 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
The Illinois State and Kentucky basketball teams will play on Friday, December 29th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Illinois State currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 97.67.
- Away Illinois State - Illinois State heads into this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky will host Illinois State sporting a 6-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Kentucky now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois State has a 0.667 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Kentucky, has a 0.818 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois State has a 8-4 regular season overall record. Kentucky has notched a 9-2 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we witness an enchanting clash on the hardwood. On Friday, December 29th, 2023, the Illinois State Redbirds, with an 8-4 overall standing, shall embark on a magical journey to face the Kentucky Wildcats, boasting a 9-2 overall record.
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power, determining the fate of conference tournament seeds. Illinois State, with a flawless 2-0 standing in the Missouri Valley Conference, seeks to soar higher on their recent winning streak of 2 games. Meanwhile, the ferocious Kentucky Wildcats, with an unblemished 0-0 SEC Conference standing, have triumphed in their last 3 battles.
Behold, brave souls, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this captivating encounter. Should you wish to partake in the mystic art of wagering, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers.
As we delve deeper into this enthralling tale, let us review each team's futures odds and current standings below. Illinois State, with their remarkable 8-4 overall standing, aspires to ascend to greater heights. Meanwhile, Kentucky's indomitable spirit and formidable 9-2 overall record make them a force to be reckoned with.
Prepare yourselves, for on this fateful eve, two mighty squads shall clash in a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer wizardry. Will Illinois State affirm their dominance, or will Kentucky's might prevail? Only time will unveil the answer to this captivating tale.
Best Redbirds at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Kentucky |
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| Underdog Illinois State | Favorite Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kentucky is a -19.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Illinois State is a +20 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Kentucky is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Illinois State is a +1200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Illinois State
Kentucky
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +19.5 -110-19.5 -110 |
Underdog Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +19.5 Illinois State underdog bet wins if they lose by 19 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 20 or more.
Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -19.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 20 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 19 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois State at Kentucky 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.
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Illinois State
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +150-210Bet |
Illinois State
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +200-300Bet |
Illinois State
Kentucky
First to 15 Points
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | +250-375Bet |
Illinois State
Kentucky
Game to Overtime
12/29/23 7:00pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
| SEC | ||||||||
| #20 Kentucky | 23-10 | 0.697 | 14-4 | 7-3 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L2 |
Illinois State & Kentucky 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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Kentucky YR: futures available
Illinois State & Kentucky 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 Illinois State vs Kentucky 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, December 29th, 2023 at 7:00 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 Illinois State vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs Kentucky 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.