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In a highly-anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Bradley Braves on January 17, 2026. The Redbirds, having won 2 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage to secure a victory against the Braves. On the other hand, the Braves have been in slightly better form, winning 3 of their last 5 games, and will be aiming to continue their winning streak.
With bookmakers favoring the Illinois State Redbirds with odds of 1.41 for a home win, it is clear that they are seen as the more likely victors in this matchup. However, the Bradley Braves cannot be underestimated, with odds of 2.61 for an away win indicating that they have a solid chance of causing an upset.
Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to the court to secure the win. With our model predicting a narrow 77:71 victory for the Redbirds, this game is sure to be a closely contested battle with both teams having a shot at coming out on top.
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| Illinois State 68.3% |
Bradley 31.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 77:71
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.35 | 3 | ||
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1.37 | 2.99 | ||
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1.33 | 3.15 | ||
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1.41 | 2.61 | ||
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1.4 | 3 |
Latest Results
| 14.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 94:89 10.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 59:63 OT 07.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 77:71 01.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 73:47 29.12.25 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 56:73 |
13.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 90:94 OT 10.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:69 07.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 93:66 04.01.26 Murray State Racers basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 86:66 01.01.26 Belmont Bruins basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:78 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.02.25 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 82:71 25.01.25 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 61:57 24.02.24 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 48:45 03.02.24 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 60:73 08.02.23 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 61:79 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)
3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)
4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)
5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)
6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)
7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)
8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)
9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)
10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)
11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)
12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)
13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)
14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)
15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)
16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)
17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)
18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)
19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)
20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)
21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)
22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)
23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)
24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)
25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)
26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)
27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)
28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)
29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)
30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)
31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)
32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)
33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)
35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)
36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)
37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)
38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)
40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)
41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)
42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)
43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)
44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)
45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)
47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)
49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)
50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)
51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)
53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)
54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)
55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)
56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)
57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)
58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)
59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)
60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)
61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)
62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)
64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)
65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)
67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)
68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)
69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)
70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)
73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)
74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)
76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)
78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)
80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)
83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)
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