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The Illinois State Redbirds (2-5, 0-0 MVC) visit the Murray State Racers (3-3, 0-0 MVC) after losing three straight road games. The Racers are double-digit favorites by 12 points in the contest, which tips at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The over/under in the matchup is set at 135.5.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Racers vs. Redbirds
- Game Day: Thursday, December 1, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Murray, Kentucky
- Arena: CFSB Center
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State | -12 | 135.5 |
Murray State Betting Stats & Information
- Murray State has been the moneyline favorite just one other time so far this season, a game it won.
- The Racers have not played a game with moneyline odds of -784 or shorter.
- So far this season, the Racers have compiled a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- The Redbirds are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 12 points or more this season.
- Murray State’s average point total in matchups this year is 146.8, 11.3 points higher than the over/under in this game.
Illinois State Betting Stats & Info
- Illinois State has been the underdog in three games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
- The Redbirds have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +535.
- The Redbirds are winless against the spread so far this year in seven opportunities.
- The Redbirds are 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 12 points or more this year.
- The average point total for Illinois State this season is 7.2 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Murray State vs. Illinois State Season Stat Comparison
| Murray State Rank | Murray State AVG | Illinois State AVG | Illinois State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113th | 76.3 | Points Scored | 61.3 | 346th |
| 226th | 70.5 | Points Allowed | 67 | 137th |
| 84th | 35.2 | Rebounds | 28.4 | 341st |
| 288th | 7.5 | Off. Rebounds | 7.3 | 297th |
| 248th | 6.8 | 3pt Made | 7.1 | 213th |
| 141st | 14.2 | Assists | 9.9 | 343rd |
| 31st | 10.3 | Turnovers | 14.3 | 288th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Murray State Racers Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Racers this season is Jamari Smith, who averages 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
- Damiree Burns is Murray State’s leading rebounder, grabbing 8.3 per game, while Jacobi Wood is its best passer, averaging 4.7 assists in each contest.
- Rob Perry makes more threes per game than any other member of the Racers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of two per contest.
Illinois State Redbirds Leaders
- Kendall Lewis collects 12.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game for the Redbirds, making him the top scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Illinois State’s assist leader is Darius Burford with 2.6 per game. He also averages 11.1 points per game and grabs 2.9 rebounds per game.
- Colton Sandage hits 1.7 three-pointers per game, the most on the Redbirds.
