Illinois State tips off season at home against Western Illinois

Western Illinois Leathernecks at Illinois State Redbirds

Normal, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Illinois State -9; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Illinois State Redbirds host the Western Illinois Leathernecks for the season opener.

Illinois State finished 13-20 overall a season ago while going 11-6 at home. The Redbirds averaged 6.8 steals, 4.7 blocks and 13.3 turnovers per game last season.

Western Illinois went 7-11 in Summit action and 7-9 on the road a season ago. The Leathernecks gave up 77.1 points per game while committing 17.7 fouls last season.

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