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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Murray State Racers
The fans at CFSB Center will be treated to a game between the Illinois State Redbirds and the Murray State Racers when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers opened the Racers as -5-point favorites versus the Redbirds, while the game's total opened at 139.5.
In their last action, Murray State was a 71-68 winner at home against Ramblers. They covered the +2.5-point spread as underdogs.
In their last action, Illinois State was a 73-67 loser at home against Flames. They failed to cover the -4-point spread as favorites.
Illinois State:
Team record: 8-5 SU,9-3 ATS
Illinois State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 6 games on the road
Murray State:
Team record: 7-6 SU,4-7-1 ATS
Murray State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Murray State's last 5 games at home
Murray State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Illinois State
Next up:
Illinois State home to Southern Illinois Sunday, January 5
Murray State at Drake Sunday, January 5