The first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament continues with Missouri State taking on Illinois State at 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+) on Thursday, March 6.
Illinois State won both regular-season matchups with Missouri State, but by an average of only four points, suggesting that both games were competitive.
When it comes to college basketball odds for today's game, the Redbirds are 5.5-point favorites against the Bears, with the over/under settled in at 134.5.
To be frank, this isn't a game that screams public money, but Action PRO's College Basketball Projections are showing big value for this under-the-radar matchup.
College Basketball Odds, Sharpest Pick for Missouri State vs. Illinois State
*Odds as of Thursday morning
This game is an interesting one when it comes to sports betting value.
The Missouri State vs. Illinois State total opened at 134.5 and has been bet down to 132.5 as of the time of writing.
