The Norse will play the Redbirds on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023. 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
The Northern Kentucky and Illinois State basketball teams will play on Wednesday, December 6th, 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 - Northern Kentucky currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 98.33.
- Away Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky heads into this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Horizon Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State will host Northern Kentucky sporting a 3-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Northern Kentucky currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Horizon Conference, with Illinois State now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Northern Kentucky has a 0.625 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Illinois State, has a 0.625 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Northern Kentucky has a 5-3 regular season overall record. Illinois State has notched a 5-3 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather round for a mystical battle on the court! On Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, the Northern Kentucky Norse, with a 5-3 overall record, face the Illinois State Redbirds, also standing at 5-3. The stakes have never been higher!
In the realm of college basketball, the conference records hold the key to the coveted tournament seeds. Northern Kentucky, with a 2-0 standing in the Horizon Conference, aims to maintain their winning streak of four games. Meanwhile, the Redbirds of Illinois State, standing strong at 2-0 in the Missouri Valley Conference, seek to extend their own streak of two wins.
The battle between these two mighty teams will be fierce, as they vie for dominance on the court. But fear not, for our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Whether you choose to place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, the choice is yours!
Before stepping into this mystical arena, take a moment to review each team's futures odds and current standings below. This clash will leave no room for mercy, as the Northern Kentucky Norse and the Illinois State Redbirds fight for glory. So gather your wands, don your wizard robes, and let the magic of college basketball unfold before your very eyes!
Best Norse at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Illinois State |
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| Underdog Northern Kentucky | Favorite Illinois State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois State is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Kentucky is a +3 -114 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 135.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141 -118 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Kentucky is a +128 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Northern Kentucky
Illinois State
12/06/23 8:00pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Northern Kentucky - Northern Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Northern Kentucky 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 $90.91 at -110 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.
Northern Kentucky 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.
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Northern Kentucky
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
12/06/23 8:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
12/06/23 8:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
12/06/23 8:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Northern Kentucky
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
12/06/23 8:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Horizon | ||||||||
| Northern Kentucky | 18-15 | 0.545 | 12-3 | 6-11 | 12-8 | +3 | 0.600 | L1 |
| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
Northern Kentucky & 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.
Northern Kentucky Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Kentucky YR: futures available
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Northern Kentucky & 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 Northern Kentucky 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, December 6th, 2023 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 Northern Kentucky vs Illinois State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Northern Kentucky 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.