Illinois State Redbirds vs Southern Illinois Salukis predictions, Feb 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Southern Illinois Salukis on February 3, 2026. The Redbirds, boasting a recent record of three wins in their last five matches, will have the home-court advantage as they take on the Salukis, who have secured two wins in their last five games.

Both teams have shown promising performances, with the Redbirds demonstrating a slight edge in recent form. With bookmakers favoring them with odds of 1.26, the Redbirds are anticipated to put up a strong offensive display against the Salukis. However, the Salukis, with odds of 3.72, cannot be underestimated and are expected to bring their A-game to challenge the Redbirds.

Tactically, the Redbirds may look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and offensive prowess to secure a victory, while the Salukis will likely focus on their defensive strategies to contain their opponents. As both teams gear up for this anticipated showdown, fans can expect an intense battle on the court with the potential for an unpredictable outcome.

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Illinois State
74.7%

Southern Illinois
25.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 75:67

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.25		3.65
	1.23		3.97
	1.25		4
	1.29		3.12
	1.25		3.8

Latest Results

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
17.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:62
14.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 94:89

31.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 66:68
28.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 65:50
21.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 69:63
17.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 68:73
14.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 78:56

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Illinois State won 1.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

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

Recently, Southern Illinois has had a series of home games.

In this match, Illinois State is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Illinois State won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1274:1306. (average 63.7:65.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Illinois State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 535:527. (average 66.9:65.9).

Latest Head To Head

18.12.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 68:75
25.02.25 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 88:79
05.01.25 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 77:81
10.02.24 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 69:66
06.01.24 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 64:71

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.16%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13.09%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 8.5 (8.47%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6%)

6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 16 (4.5%)

7. Florida Gators: 19 (3.79%)

8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.79%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 19 (3.79%)

10. Iowa State: 20 (3.6%)

11. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.43%)

12. Michigan State: 26 (2.77%)

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.77%)

14. Texas Tech: 31 (2.32%)

15. Brigham Young: 31 (2.32%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.76%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.07%)

19. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.89%)

20. Louisville: 81 (0.89%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)

24. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

38. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

39. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

40. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

44. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

45. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

46. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

49. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

50. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

51. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

52. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

53. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

58. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

62. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Oklahoma State: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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