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Illinois State vs. Evansville prediction: Why Illinois State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/9/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Illinois State vs Evansville predictions for college basketball Monday.
Evansville will take on the favored Illinois State in men's college basketball action at Ford Center on Monday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Illinois State as the most likely winner of the Illinois State vs. Evansville game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Illinois State vs. Evansville prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Illinois State and Evansville 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Illinois State an 86% chance of beating Evansville. Our predicted final score has Illinois State winning 73-63.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Illinois State and Evansville each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 137.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Illinois State vs. Evansville odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois State | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 (-110) | +10.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -625 | +480 |
| Total | o137.5 (-115) | u137.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois State vs. Evansville picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Illinois State -10.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Illinois State | -625 |
| Total | Under 137.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 137.5 total points.
Illinois State vs. Evansville game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball matchup between Evansville and Illinois State at Ford Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois State vs. Evansville
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Ford Center
Conclusion
We predict Illinois State, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat Evansville on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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