Indiana State vs. Eastern Illinois prediction: Why Indiana State is favored to win in college football Week 2 [2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Indiana State vs. Eastern Illinois, forming part of our college football predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives Indiana State a 53.8% chance of beating Eastern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Indiana State winning 25-23. According to our model, Indiana State (-1.5) has a 51.0% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 points has a 53.6% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

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

• Spread: Indiana State -1.5 (-109) / Eastern Illinois +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Indiana State -121, Eastern Illinois +105
• Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110/-110)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Indiana State -1.5 @ -109 via Caesars
• Moneyline: Indiana State @ -121 via DraftKings
• Total: Over 48.5 @ -110 via bet365

According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 48.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's college football game between Eastern Illinois and Indiana State at O'Brien Field is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Indiana State vs. Eastern Illinois
• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: O'Brien Field

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Conclusion

We predict Indiana State, with a 53.8% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Illinois in Saturday's college football matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary College Football prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.