The Illinois State Redbirds (14-7, 6-4 MVC) will visit the Murray State Racers (16-5, 8-2 MVC) after losing three road games in a row.
The Racers square off against the Redbirds in a game that Murray State is currently a modest favorite by 3.5 points. The point total for the game is set at 159.5.
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Murray State vs. Illinois State Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Murray, Kentucky
- Arena: CFSB Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Murray State vs. Illinois State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Murray State (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Murray State (-163), Illinois State (+137)
- Total: 159.5 points
Pick ATS:Illinois State (+3.5)
- Pick OU: Under (159.5)
- Prediction: Murray State 79, Illinois State 77
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Murray State vs. Illinois State Comparison
| Murray State Rank | Murray State Stat | Illinois State Stat | Illinois State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 87.3 | Points Scored | 77.8 | 150th |
| 301st | 78.6 | Points Allowed | 67.0 | 35th |
| 125th | 15.0 | Assists | 13.5 | 221st |
| 201st | 11.5 | Turnovers | 10.4 | 98th |
| 72nd | 47.3% | Field Goal % | 47.6% | 62nd |
| 267th | 45.5% | Field Goal % Allowed | 42.0% | 84th |
Murray State Key Players
- The Racers scoring leader is Javon Jackson, who averages 17.0 per contest to go with 2.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
- Fredrick King is Murray State's leading rebounder, grabbing 8.6 per game, while Layne Taylor is its best passer, distributing 3.9 assists in each contest.
- The Racers get the most three-point shooting production out of Mason Miller, who makes 1.8 threes per game.
- The Murray State steals leader is Jackson, who averages 1.0 steal per game, while its blocks leader is King, who compiles 2.0 rejections per contest.
Illinois State Key Players
- Chase Walker averages 13.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Redbirds, enough to be the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Illinois State's assist leader is Johnny Kinziger with 3.0 per game. Kinziger also scores 11.6 points per game and grabs 2.7 rebounds per game.
- Boden Skunberg is the most prolific from distance for the Redbirds, hitting 1.9 threes per game.
- Illinois State's leader in steals is Kinziger with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Brandon Lieb with 0.7 per game.
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