Illinois State Redbirds vs North Dakota State Bison Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Illinois State visits North Dakota State at Scheels Center with both teams seeking a steadier start to the season. The Redbirds bring the stronger shooting numbers, while the Bison return home after three road defeats.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · Scheels Center

Total: 146.5 — over -115, under -105.

DraftKings odds checked November 13, 2026 03:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Illinois State’s shooting faces another road test

Through three games, Illinois State is averaging 81.3 points while shooting 52% from the field and 41% from three. Johnny Kinziger leads the Redbirds at 19.3 points per game. That efficiency gives them a potential offensive edge, but their 0-2 road record makes this a meaningful test.

Illinois State’s three completed games show how much its scoring has varied by opponent. The Redbirds put up 85 in a 90-85 loss at Saint Mary’s, then scored 100 while holding Central State to 55 at home. Their latest outing was a 76-59 loss at Purdue, their lowest scoring total of the three. The Purdue result raises the question of whether they can sustain their offense away from home; the Saint Mary’s game shows they can still generate points on the road, even when the final result goes against them.

North Dakota State looks to reset in Fargo

North Dakota State is 1-3 overall but 1-0 at home. The Bison average 76.0 points and 34.0 rebounds per game, with Rob Diaz III leading their scoring at 14.0 points per game. Their 83.5 points allowed per game puts pressure on the defense to offer more resistance against Illinois State’s efficient attack.

North Dakota State opened with a 90-59 home win over Crookston (MN), then lost three straight road games. The Bison fell 105-64 at Saint Mary’s, 79-70 at San Francisco and 91-80 at Cal State Bakersfield. Their scoring improved across those three defeats, but each opponent finished with at least 79 points. The Bakersfield game showed the Bison could reach 80 away from home, yet they still conceded 91. Returning to Fargo changes the setting; the completed results alone do not establish whether that will solve their defensive problems.

Injury news

Illinois State Redbirds: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

North Dakota State Bison: No player statuses returned in the latest check..

Availability checked November 13, 2026 03:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Illinois State Redbirds.

Illinois State’s stronger field-goal shooting and lower points allowed per game give it the edge. Both teams have struggled on the road, though, and North Dakota State’s return to Fargo leaves room for a closer contest.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 03:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.