Evansville Purple Aces vs Illinois State Redbirds predictions, Feb 09, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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On February 9, 2026, the Evansville Purple Aces face a challenging matchup against the Illinois State Redbirds in NCAA College Basketball at Evansville’s home court. Recent form indicates a stark contrast between the two teams, with Evansville struggling to find their footing as they have lost all of their last five matches. This lack of momentum could hinder their performance, creating pressure to turn their fortunes around in front of a home crowd.

In contrast, the Illinois State Redbirds have shown resilience and competitiveness, securing victory in three of their last five games. This effective form suggests a team that has begun to find its rhythm, and they will look to capitalize on Evansville’s current struggles. The Redbirds have demonstrated tactical strength through solid ball movement and defensive schemes that have frustrated opponents.

Bookmakers reflect this disparity with odds of 3.79 for Evansville and a low 1.2 for Illinois State, forecasting a predicted final score of 64:74 in favor of the Redbirds. While the statistical analysis leans towards Illinois State, basketball can be unpredictable, and home-court advantage could spark an upset. As both teams prepare for battle, fans can expect an engaging contest as momentum plays a crucial role in determining the outcome.

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Evansville
22%

Illinois State
78%

Prediction (the most likely score): 64:74

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.4		1.18
	3.89		1.22
	3.79		1.2
	4.75		1.16

Latest Results

06.02.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 70:63 OT
03.02.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 63:84
31.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 71:55
28.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:78
20.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 76:49

06.02.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 86:76
03.02.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 50:54
28.01.26 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 65:70
24.01.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 80:69
21.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 59:54

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Evansville won 2.

Evansville is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).

In recent matches, Illinois State has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Evansville may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Evansville has had a series of away games.

In this match, Illinois State is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Evansville won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 1224:1364. (average 61.2:68.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Evansville won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 565:569. (average 62.8:63.2).

Latest Head To Head

01.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 73:47
02.03.25 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 62:53
08.01.25 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 69:51
07.03.24 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 53:59
18.02.24 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 86:79

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.95 (12.21%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.9 (10.25%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.2 (8.4%)

4. Houston Cougars: 9.6 (6.3%)

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.2 (4.96%)

6. Florida Gators: 13.8 (4.38%)

7. Connecticut Huskies: 14.2 (4.26%)

8. Iowa State: 17 (3.56%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 18.2 (3.32%)

10. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23.6 (2.56%)

11. Texas Tech: 28 (2.16%)

12. Purdue Boilermakers: 29.4 (2.06%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 35 (1.73%)

14. Michigan State: 36 (1.68%)

15. St. Johns Sonics: 36 (1.68%)

16. Michigan State Spartans W: 36 (1.68%)

17. North Carolina: 39 (1.55%)

18. St. Johns Red Storm: 43.75 (1.38%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)

20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 56.2 (1.08%)

21. Vanderbilt Commodores: 57.4 (1.05%)

22. Brigham Young: 57.4 (1.05%)

23. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.92%)

24. Louisville: 68.2 (0.89%)

25. Virginia Cavaliers: 72.2 (0.84%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 76.2 (0.79%)

27. NC State: 90.2 (0.67%)

28. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)

29. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)

30. High Point: 100 (0.6%)

31. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)

32. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)

33. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)

34. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)

35. Santa Clara: 100 (0.6%)

36. Yale: 100 (0.6%)

37. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)

38. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.6%)

39. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.6%)

40. Texas A&M: 100.2 (0.6%)

41. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.6%)

42. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)

43. Auburn Tigers: 105.2 (0.57%)

44. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)

45. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)

46. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)

47. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.46%)

48. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)

49. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)

50. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)

51. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.44%)

52. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)

53. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)

54. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)

55. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.34%)

56. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)

57. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.34%)

58. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.34%)

59. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.34%)

60. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)

61. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)

62. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.22%)

63. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.12%)

64. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)

65. LSU: 1001 (0.06%)

66. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.06%)

67. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)

68. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)

69. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)

70. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)

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