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Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State prediction: Why Illinois State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [11/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Coastal Carolina vs Illinois State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Illinois State will face Coastal Carolina in men's college basketball action at CEFCU Arena on Sunday, beginning at 5:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Illinois State as the most likely winner of the Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Coastal Carolina and Illinois State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Illinois State an 87% chance of beating Coastal Carolina. Our predicted final score has Illinois State winning 80-68.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Coastal Carolina and Illinois State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 144.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State odds
We have sourced the best Men's College Basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Coastal Carolina | Illinois State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12.5 (-108) | -12.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | o144.5 (-110) | u144.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Coastal Carolina +12.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Coastal Carolina | +600 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Illinois State and Coastal Carolina at CEFCU Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State
- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: CEFCU Arena
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Conclusion
We predict Illinois State, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat Coastal Carolina on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Coastal Carolina vs. Illinois State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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