Missouri State vs. Illinois State Prediction: Illinois State Predicted to Win College Basketball Matchup [1/18/2025]

Illinois State will take on Missouri State in college basketball action at CEFCU Arena on Saturday, commencing at 5:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Illinois State as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Missouri State-Illinois State game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that Illinois State is more likely to win, while Missouri State has a lower chance of victory."

For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and an expanded look at the predicted final score, visit our interactive Missouri State vs. Illinois State predictions page.

READER EXCLUSIVE: Use code 20BASKETBALL at checkout now to get 20% off your first month of Dimers Pro! Hurry, this offer won't last long.

Missouri State vs. Illinois State Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's college basketball game between Illinois State and Missouri State at CEFCU Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Missouri State vs. Illinois State
• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
• Venue: CEFCU Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Missouri State vs. Illinois State matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Missouri State vs. Illinois State picks, be sure to check out the latest college basketball predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Missouri State vs. Illinois State Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Missouri State and Illinois State 10,000 times as part of our college basketball predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives Illinois State an 82% chance of beating Missouri State. Our predicted final score has Illinois State winning 71-62.

According to our model, Missouri State (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 133-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.

Missouri State vs. Illinois State Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Missouri State	Illinois State
Spread	+9.5 (-110)	-9.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+380	-500
Total	o133 (-110)	u133 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Missouri State vs. Illinois State Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Missouri State vs. Illinois State matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best college basketball picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict Illinois State, with an 82% win probability, will likely beat Missouri State on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Missouri State vs. Illinois State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee. Learn about how we review products and services.

More on College Basketball

Keep up with the latest college basketball news, college basketball best bets and CBB parlay picks throughout the season. Plus, our March Madness odds provide the latest projections for every March Madness contender.