Sun, December 13th at 5:00 PM EST
December 13, 2026 β’ CEFCU Arena, Normal
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: North Dakota State Bison meets Illinois State Redbirds at CEFCU Arena, Normal.
North Dakota State Bison
Visiting Side
Illinois State Redbirds
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
North Dakota State Bison
VS
73%
Illinois State Redbirds
Projected Score
NOR 77
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ILL 84
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Illinois State Redbirds maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Illinois State Redbirds holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Illinois State Redbirds shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
North Dakota State Bison
STAT
Illinois State Redbirds
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Illinois State Redbirds plays on familiar turf at CEFCU Arena, Normal.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why North Dakota State Bison Could Win
North Dakota State Bison generates 81.5 points per game while shooting 43.7%.
Why Illinois State Redbirds Could Win
Illinois State Redbirds produces 76.4 points per game on 46.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Illinois State Redbirds's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
CEFCU Arena, Normal
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
North Dakota State Bison (41.4%)
Illinois State Redbirds (58.6%)
Total Submissions: 63 circles
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