South Dakota State vs. Illinois State: College Football Week 5 Prediction, Picks & Odds
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South Dakota State vs. Illinois State: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: College Football Week 5
- Teams: South Dakota State vs. Illinois State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00PM ET
- Venue: Hancock Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: South Dakota State (-1.5, -112), Illinois State (+1.5, -110)
- Moneyline: South Dakota State -124, Illinois State -101
- Total (Over/Under): 55.5 points (-110/-112)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- South Dakota State: 50.5%
- Illinois State: 49.5%
These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.
Projected final score
Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is South Dakota State 28-27 Illinois State.
This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
The numbers give the South Dakota State a win probability of 50.5%, while the Illinois State have a win probability of 49.5%.
Summary
South Dakota State faces off against Illinois State in college football action at Hancock Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Our South Dakota State vs. Illinois State predictions, built on real-time data and matchup-specific modeling, help guide your decisions.. Remember to bet responsibly and within your financial limits.
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