Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-14-2026

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Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1-14-2026

In their most recent game, the Illinois State Redbirds faced up against the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and were ultimately defeated by a score of 63-59 so that they could return home. Over the course of the game, Illinois State finished with a field goal percentage of 27.4% (17 of 62), and they were successful in making 8 of their 35 attempts from beyond the arc. With a rate of 77.3%, the Redbirds were successful in 17 out of 22 attempts when they were at the charity stripe. Regarding the amount of rebounds that they grabbed, they racked up 37, with 14 of those being of the offensive variety. In addition, they were responsible for 15 assists during this game, while also causing the other team to commit 14 turnovers and accumulating 7 steals. In terms of defense, Illinois State allowed a shooting percentage of 41.0% from the floor, with 25 of 61 shots being made. During this encounter, UIC completed a total of nine assists and had six steals. However, after grabbing 37 rebounds (9 offensive and 28 defensive), the University of Illinois at Chicago was unable to win a rejection. As a result of converting 10 of 11 free throw attempts, UIC was able to walk away with a free throw shooting percentage of 90.49 percent. Their 14 attempts from beyond the arc resulted in three of them being successful. As far as fouls are concerned, the Redbirds finished the game with sixteen, while the University of Illinois at Chicago finished with nineteen.

A player named Mason Klabo was a contributor to the outcome of this game. From five out of nine shots, he was able to score 15 points. Not only did he play for twenty-three minutes on the court, but he also grabbed four boards. He finished the game with a shooting percentage of 55.6% from the field and one assist as a result of his performance.

Currently, Illinois State has a record of 12-5 for the season, which brings them into this matchup. Their shooting percentage from the field is 47.7%, and they are averaging 78.2 points per game, which places them 154th in the USA. Through 145 of 412 attempts from beyond the arc, the Redbirds have made 35.2% of their three-point shots, while they have made 67.1% of their free throws. When it comes to passing the ball, Illinois State is 184th in Division 1 in terms of the number of assists they have earned and the average number of rebounds they have grabbed each game, which is 37.4 per game. They are committing 17.1 fouls per game as a squad, and they lose possession of the ball 10.9 times per game due to turnovers.

When they are on defense, the Redbirds have the ability to force 12.1 turnovers on a nightly basis while also drawing 18.2 personal fouls during the game. They are allowing 31.3% of their shots from outside the arc, and they are ranked 24th in college basketball in terms of the number of points they allow per game (65.8). At the moment, the defense of the Redbirds is allowing a shooting percentage of 41.2% (393 of 955), and they are giving up 32.5 boards a game as a team. This season, they have allowed 187 assists to their opponents, which places them in the 42nd position in the collegiate rankings for allowing assists.

Last but not least, the Indiana State Sycamores were defeated by Evansville by a score of 72-69 in their most recent athletic contest. Over the course of this game, the Sycamores collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 26 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds. During the course of this game, they committed 11 turnovers of the ball while also committing 8 thefts. Since Evansville committed 13 fouls during this game, the Sycamores were forced to make a total of 17 trips to the free throw line as a result of their actions. After attempting 12 free throws, they were successful in converting 12 of them, which is a rate of 70.6%. Regarding their ability to shoot from a distance, Indiana State was successful in 5 out of 28 tries, which is 17.9%. Following everything that was said and done, the Sycamores had a field goal percentage of 39.4%, which was achieved by shooting 26 for 66 from the field. In this game, the Sycamores allowed Evansville to make 29 of their 58 attempts from the field, which resulted in them shooting 50.0% from the field. They shot 10 of 22 from three-point range, which is a 45.5% percentage, and they ended up shooting four of four from the free throw line, which is a 100% percentage. When it came to cleaning up the glass, Indiana State failed to prevent Evansville from collecting a total of thirty, with two of those being on the offensive side.

It turned out that Ian Scott was able to make a difference for the Sycamores in this competition. In the game, he made 11 of 16 field goals, which resulted in a field goal percentage of 68.8%. In addition, he grabbed 11 rebounds. While he was on the court for 38 minutes, he not only scored 24 points but also got three assists during the game.

As of the end of the year, Indiana State has a record of 8-9. During each game, the Sycamores commit 15.1 personal fouls while shooting 70.4% from the free throw line against their opponents. They are assisting their teammates 17.3 times per game, which ranks them 48th when compared to other college teams, and they are giving up possession 13.2 times per game. Over the course of the season, Indiana State has amassed 1,281 points, which is equivalent to 75.4 points per game, and they amass 36.2 rebounds per game. When it comes to offensive execution, the Sycamores are currently rated 178th in NCAA basketball due to their current percentage of 45.4% from the floor shots.

At the same time as their opponents make 67.6% of their free throw shots, the Indiana State defense allows 31.6% of their opponents to shoot from downtown (116 of 367). As a result of the fact that they allow 12.1 assists and 37.1 total rebounds per game, they are ranked 86th and 300th, respectively, in both statistics. On the defensive end, the Sycamores are rated 193rd in the nation in terms of the number of points they allow to be scored against them, with 73.7. On a nightly basis, they are causing 11.8 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 44.2% from the field, which is the 217th best percentage in college basketball.

✅ Our Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Pick: Indiana State

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