Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | North Dakota State Bison to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 6:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Scheels Center |
| Game setting | North Dakota State Bison at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction favors North Dakota State Bison. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction is whether North Dakota State Bison can create useful possessions without giving Illinois State Redbirds extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
| Date | Site for Illinois State Redbirds | Score for Illinois State Redbirds | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2024 | Away | 77-68 | Illinois State Redbirds |
The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 1 completed meeting. In that window, Illinois State Redbirds won 1 and North Dakota State Bison won 0. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim. The dates should be read alongside the roster changes rather than used as an automatic prediction.
Our Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: Illinois State Redbirds this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Purdue Boilermakers | Away | Loss | 59–76 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Central State Marauders | Home | Win | 100–55 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Saint Mary’s Gaels | Away | Loss | 85–90 |
For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, Illinois State Redbirds went 1-2 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: North Dakota State Bison this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | Away | Loss | 80–91 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | San Francisco Dons | Away | Loss | 70–79 |
| Nov 04, 2026 | Saint Mary’s Gaels | Away | Loss | 64–105 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Crookston (MN) Golden Eagles | Home | Win | 90–59 |
For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, North Dakota State Bison went 1-3 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Illinois State Redbirds | — | -148 |
| Moneyline | North Dakota State Bison | — | +124 |
| Spread | Illinois State Redbirds | -2.5 | -115 |
| Spread | North Dakota State Bison | 2.5 | -105 |
| Total | Over | 147.5 | -105 |
| Total | Under | 147.5 | -115 |
For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Illinois State Redbirds show 23-13 overall in 36 recorded games, 14-2 in the listed home games and 7-7 in the listed away games. There were 10 games decided by five points or fewer, with 5 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for North Dakota State Bison show 27-8 overall in 35 recorded games, 13-1 in the listed home games and 10-5 in the listed away games. There were 10 games decided by five points or fewer, with 7 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Illinois State Redbirds | North Dakota State Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 36 | 35 |
| Record in those games | 23-13 | 27-8 |
| Points per game in those results | 74.7 | 80.3 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 68.5 | 70.2 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 32.0 | 34.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 46.7 | 46.8 |
| Three-point percentage | 35.2 | 36.5 |
| Free-throw percentage | 70.2 | 72.5 |
| Rebounds per game | 35.7 | 36.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Assists per game | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Turnovers per game | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Steals per game | 5.7 | 8.3 |
| Blocks per game | 2.3 | 2.9 |
The table supports Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: Illinois State Redbirds last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Away | Purdue Boilermakers | L | 59-76 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Home | Central State Marauders | W | 100-55 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Away | Saint Mary’s Gaels | L | 85-90 | 2026–27 |
| Apr 02, 2026 | Neutral | Auburn Tigers | L | 66-88 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Away | Dayton Flyers | W | 61-55 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Away | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W | 78-75 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Home | Kent State Golden Flashes | W | 79-58 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Neutral | Northern Iowa Panthers | L | 52-74 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Home | Belmont Bruins | W | 81-74 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Away | Northern Iowa Panthers | W | 71-69 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Illinois State Redbirds contains 10 verified games, with a 6-4 record, 73.2 points scored and 71.4 allowed per game. For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Purdue Boilermakers on Nov 09, 2026: 59-76 from the perspective of Illinois State Redbirds. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 74.2 for and 72.8 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 100-55 against Central State Marauders; the toughest was 66-88 against Auburn Tigers.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: North Dakota State Bison last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2026 | Away | Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners | L | 80-91 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Away | San Francisco Dons | L | 70-79 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 04, 2026 | Away | Saint Mary’s Gaels | L | 64-105 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Crookston (MN) Golden Eagles | W | 90-59 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Neutral | Michigan State Spartans | L | 67-92 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Neutral | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W | 70-62 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Neutral | Omaha Mavericks | W | 74-50 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Neutral | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | W | 76-65 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W | 96-63 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Away | St. Thomas Tommies | L | 62-84 | 2025–26 |
The results window for North Dakota State Bison contains 10 verified games, with a 5-5 record, 74.9 points scored and 75.0 allowed per game. For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Nov 08, 2026: 80-91 from the perspective of North Dakota State Bison. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 1-4, with scoring averages of 74.2 for and 85.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 96-63 against North Dakota Fighting Hawks; the toughest was 64-105 against Saint Mary’s Gaels.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction is how Illinois State Redbirds and North Dakota State Bison handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For North Dakota State Bison, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Illinois State Redbirds, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Illinois State Redbirds at 54.1% effective field-goal shooting and North Dakota State Bison at 54.5%. The difference is 0.4 percentage points, favoring North Dakota State Bison. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 11.3 for Illinois State Redbirds and 10.8 for North Dakota State Bison. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for North Dakota State Bison, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Illinois State Redbirds: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Illinois State Redbirds cover 36 completed games and a 23-13 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 74.7 points for and 68.5 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against North Dakota State Bison, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Illinois State Redbirds was 46.7% from the field and 35.2% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against North Dakota State Bison, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Illinois State Redbirds is 54.1%, and 42.3% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against North Dakota State Bison: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Illinois State Redbirds averaged 18.1 attempts per game and converted 70.2%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. North Dakota State Bison needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 13.5 assists and 11.3 turnovers per game for Illinois State Redbirds, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against North Dakota State Bison: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Illinois State Redbirds another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 35.7 total rebounds per game, including 9.8 on offense and 25.9 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, North Dakota State Bison needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Illinois State Redbirds recorded 5.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against North Dakota State Bison, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
North Dakota State Bison: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for North Dakota State Bison cover 35 completed games and a 27-8 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 80.3 points for and 70.2 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Illinois State Redbirds, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for North Dakota State Bison was 46.8% from the field and 36.5% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Illinois State Redbirds, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for North Dakota State Bison is 54.5%, and 41.9% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Illinois State Redbirds: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, North Dakota State Bison averaged 18.9 attempts per game and converted 72.5%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Illinois State Redbirds needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 15.5 assists and 10.8 turnovers per game for North Dakota State Bison, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.4. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Illinois State Redbirds: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives North Dakota State Bison another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.4 total rebounds per game, including 11.6 on offense and 24.8 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Illinois State Redbirds needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, North Dakota State Bison recorded 8.3 steals and 2.9 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Illinois State Redbirds, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Illinois State Redbirds: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | F | 6′ 11″ | Freshman |
| Ty Blake | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Demarion Burch | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Noah Cleveland | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Isaac Ericksen | G | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Deng Garang | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Zaxton King | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Johnny Kinziger | G | 5′ 11″ | Senior |
| Mason Klabo | G | 6′ 2″ | Sophomore |
| Malik Messina-Moore | G | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Louie Semona III | F | 6′ 8″ | Senior |
| Matthew Szafoni | F | 6′ 9″ | Freshman |
| Chase Walker | F | 6′ 9″ | Senior |
| Jordan Williams | G | 6′ 6″ | Freshman |
| Leyton Wolf | F | 6′ 9″ | Freshman |
The current roster feed lists Ryan Pedon as head coach for Illinois State Redbirds. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
North Dakota State Bison: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Bell Jr. | G | 6′ 4″ | Sophomore |
| Amir Danforth | G | 6′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Rob Diaz III | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Jaziah Harper | G | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Max Iversen | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
| Oliver Junker | F | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Riley Massey | G | 6′ 3″ | Sophomore |
| Andrew Nagy | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Santiago Paz Vazquez | G | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Karl Poom | F | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Jack Robison | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Chance Schoenfeld | F | 6′ 8″ | Freshman |
| Carson Smith | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Colin Stack | F | 7′ 0″ | Freshman |
| Andy Stefonowicz | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Kaden Tate | F | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
The current roster feed lists David Richman as head coach for North Dakota State Bison. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction is Scheels Center. North Dakota State Bison has the familiar home environment, while Illinois State Redbirds must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 6:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction has North Dakota State Bison generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Illinois State Redbirds wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Illinois State Redbirds can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If North Dakota State Bison starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Illinois State Redbirds and North Dakota State Bison, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction selects North Dakota State Bison to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction. North Dakota State Bison is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, Illinois State Redbirds can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is North Dakota State Bison after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Illinois State Redbirds depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: North Dakota State Bison to win.