This is the Redbirds first road game this season and this is a team that finished sub .500 last year and already lost their home opener. This team is not good at the 3 point line and their defense is bad. North Dakota has the better offense and the home court advantage in this game. The Bison are also playing with revenge as they lost this game last season on the road by 10 points. Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The Redbirds are 1-10 ATS on the road in non-conference games. The value lies in the home team and laying the small spread.

Best bet: lay the points with Northern Dakota State.