The Illinois State Redbirds (15-8, 7-5 MVC) host the Drake Bulldogs (12-12, 6-7 MVC) in MVC play at CEFCU Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Illinois State dropped its previous game to Southern Illinois, 54-50, on Tuesday. Chase Walker was its leading scorer with 12 points. On Tuesday, in its last game, Drake fell to Belmont 103-90. With 22 points, Jalen Quinn was its high scorer.
When is Illinois State vs. Drake and when does it start?
This contest between the Redbirds and Bulldogs will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Illinois State vs. Drake
The Redbirds and Bulldogs will take to the court at CEFCU Arena for this matchup on Feb. 6, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Drake Bulldogs Game Preview
Illinois State Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois State’s +227 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.3 points per game (183rd in college basketball) while allowing 66.4 per contest (24th in college basketball).
The Redbirds are averaging 76.3 points, just 2.0 more than the 74.3 the Bulldogs allow.
Illinois State knocks down 8.3 three-pointers per game (135th in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (6.2).
The Redbirds are posting 78.3 points per game when playing at home. Away from home, they are averaging 74.6 points per contest.
Illinois State has been scoring 70.1 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 76.3 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
Drake Stats, Odds & Insights
Drake has a +83 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.4 points per game. It is putting up 77.7 points per game, 151st in college basketball, and is giving up 74.3 per contest to rank 200th in college basketball.
The Bulldogs’ 77.7 points per game are 11.3 more than the Redbirds allow.
Drake hits 9.5 three-pointers per game (58th in college basketball) at a 35.5% rate (89th in college basketball), compared to the 9.5 its opponents make, shooting 35.6% from deep.
At home the Bulldogs are scoring 81.4 points per game, 8.4 more than they are averaging on the road (73.0).
Over its last 10 games, Drake is putting up 78.1 points per game, 0.4 more than its season average (77.7).
Redbirds Key Players to Watch
Redbirds Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Chase Walker 22 14.0 5.7 2.0 1.0 0.6 0.2 Johnny Kinziger 23 11.4 2.8 3.0 1.3 0.0 1.4 Boden Skunberg 22 10.4 4.5 1.3 0.7 0.0 1.8 Ty’Reek Coleman 22 10.1 2.3 1.9 0.8 0.1 1.1 Ty Pence 23 9.4 4.5 1.4 0.4 0.3 0.6Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
Bulldogs Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Jalen Quinn 24 19.5 4.1 3.3 1.3 0.0 1.3 Jaehshon Thomas 23 10.7 2.3 1.8 0.7 0.1 1.3 Okku Federiko 24 10.0 5.3 1.5 0.6 1.0 0.5 Wilguens Jr. Exacte 14 8.6 5.3 1.9 0.4 0.4 0.6 Eli Shetlar 24 8.5 4.6 1.3 0.8 0.3 2.1And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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