Valparaiso vs Illinois State Basketball Odds

The Crusaders will play the Redbirds on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. 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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Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 12th, 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, Valparaiso currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 97.33.
Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 3-8 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Valparaiso boasting a 10-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 4th (0.500) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 3rd (0.571) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.520 overall win percentage, with Illinois State matching up with a 0.640 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 13-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 16-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Valparaiso is 13-12 overall with a 7-7 conference standing, while Illinois State is 16-9 overall with an 8-6 conference standing. Valparaiso has won their last 2 games, while Illinois State has lost their last game. College basketball conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. 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 Crusaders at Redbirds Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Valparaiso	Favorite Illinois State
+8.5 -102 BetMGM Bet	-8.5 -118 BetMGM Bet

Illinois State has a -8.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Valparaiso has a +8.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. Valparaiso is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
138.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	138.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Valparaiso	Favorite Illinois State
+350 BetMGM Bet	-450 BetMGM Bet

Illinois State is the -450 moneyline favorite. Risk $450 to win $100 on Illinois State at BetMGM. Valparaiso is the +350 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $350 on Valparaiso. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Valparaiso vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 12th, 2026?

Illinois State is a -8.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +8.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Valparaiso vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 12th, 2026?

The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Valparaiso vs Illinois State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 12th, 2026?

Illinois State is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Valparaiso Illinois State 2/12/26 7:00pm EST	+8.5 -102 -8.5 -118

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Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +8.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -8.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Valparaiso at Illinois State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Valparaiso Illinois State First to 5 Points 2/12/26 7:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Valparaiso Illinois State First to 10 Points 2/12/26 7:00pm EST	+130 -185 Bet
Valparaiso Illinois State First to 15 Points 2/12/26 7:00pm EST	+140 -200 Bet
Valparaiso Illinois State Game to Overtime 2/12/26 7:00pm EST	Yes +950 No -5000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Valparaiso, Illinois State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Illinois State	20-12	0.625	13-2	5-7	12-8	+4	0.600	L1
Valparaiso	18-15	0.545	13-4	4-10	11-9	+5	0.550	L1

Valparaiso & 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.

Valparaiso Championship Odds

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

Illinois State Championship Odds

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

Valparaiso & Illinois State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Valparaiso vs Illinois State College Basketball Game

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