Missouri State at Illinois State

This looks like it could be a competitive game with Missouri St. at 15-14 on the season, and the host team, Illinois St. at 14-15. These teams have been trending opposite as Missouri St. has struggled in their last six games going 1-5 SU/ATS. Missouri St. was held to 33.9% shooting in the first game between these clubs in a nine-point home loss as a 6.5-point favorite. The Redbirds, after going 3-7 in a 10 game stretch, have really gotten things together. Illinois St. is 3-1 SU in their last four games, and have covered five straight. Missouri St. has struggled on the road where they have dropped three straight games. The Redbirds have won three of the last four meetings and are 12-4 SU at home vs. Missouri St., winning five of the past six. Make the play on Illinois St. on the moneyline.