Illinois State Redbirds and Valparaiso Beacons are set to face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 2:00 p.m. ET at Athletics-Recreation Center, with Illinois State holding a 5.5-point advantage in the spread.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State: 15-15 record
  • Valparaiso: 6-24 record
  • Valparaiso has won 9 out of the last 10 games against Illinois State
State of Play
  • Illinois State won their last three home games, scoring an average of 80.7 points per game.
  • Valparaiso has lost 12 of their last 13 matchups.
  • Recent history favors Valparaiso, winning most of the prior encounters against Illinois State.
Bottom Line

Illinois State Redbirds go into the game with a strong record and a favorable spread, aiming to narrow the gap with Valparaiso, who has struggled in recent matchups. Will history repeat itself, or can Illinois State turn the tables this time?