Murray State Racers vs Illinois State Redbirds predictions, Jan 28, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Murray State Racers will face off against the Illinois State Redbirds on January 28, 2026. The Racers, who have won 3 of their last 5 matches, will have the home-court advantage when they take on the Redbirds, who have managed to win 2 of their last 5 games.

With the bookmakers giving Murray State a slight edge with odds of 1.47 for a home win compared to 2.6 for an away win, it’s clear that this match will be closely contested. Our model predicts a 61.8% chance of a Murray State victory, highlighting their recent strong form and the advantage of playing at home. However, the Redbirds cannot be discounted, as they have shown resilience in their recent matches.

Both teams will need to rely on their tactical strengths and key players to secure the win in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. This match is shaping up to be a closely fought battle, and the outcome is far from certain.

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Murray State
62.3%

Illinois State
37.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.45		2.62
	1.47		2.65
	1.60		2.12
	1.5		2.54

Latest Results

24.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 81:76
21.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 101:90
17.01.26 Murray State Racers basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 85:81
10.01.26 Murray State Racers basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 92:79
07.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 69:79

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
10.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 59:63 OT

Facts

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

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Murray State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Murray State might have a minor edge in this game.

We predict that Murray State will win today’s game, with odds of 1.51.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Murray State won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 799:765. (average 72.6:69.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Murray State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 435:414. (average 72.5:69).

Latest Head To Head

02.01.25 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 68:74
30.01.24 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 59:61
03.12.23 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 76:72
15.02.23 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 75:76
01.12.22 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 70:67 OT (62:62)

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13.21%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 11 (6.61%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 15 (4.84%)

7. Iowa State: 17 (4.27%)

8. Florida Gators: 19 (3.82%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.82%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 21 (3.46%)

11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

12. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31 (2.34%)

14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

18. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

19. Louisville: 61 (1.19%)

20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.19%)

21. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

25. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

29. SMU Mustangs: 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. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

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

38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

48. Creighton: 501 (0.15%)

49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

54. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

55. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

56. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

57. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

58. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

60. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

70. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

73. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

74. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

75. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

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

77. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

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