Illinois State Redbirds (5-6, 1-1 MVC) vs. Ball State Cardinals (6-4)
Indianapolis; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ball State -4; over/under is 140.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Ball State Cardinals take on the Illinois State Redbirds at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Cardinals are 6-4 in non-conference play. Ball State ranks fourth in the MAC with 9.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Payton Sparks averaging 3.3.
The Redbirds are 4-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State has a 3-5 record against opponents above .500.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sparks is shooting 61.4% and averaging 14.8 points for the Cardinals. Jarron Coleman is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers for Ball State.
Darius Burford is averaging 10.9 points for the Redbirds. Kendall Lewis is averaging 12.8 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting 48.9% over the last 10 games for Illinois State.
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