Basketball · 6 February 2026

Drake vs Illinois State Prediction

Our pre-match tip

Illinois State -9.5

Odds at posting: 1.85

WON

Our analysis

I see Illinois State as the better team, with a top-tier defense (51st KenPom) and a huge rebounding advantage over Drake.

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