Illinois State Redbirds vs Kent State Golden Flashes – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
79:58
18/03/2026 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NIT - 1/16-finals

Chances of winning


Illinois State Redbirds
63.4%
Kent State Golden Flashes
36.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
66.7% 33.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

64.8% 35.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Illinois State Redbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)
  • Kent State Golden Flashes has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Illinois State Redbirds than the current prediction. (+1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kent State Golden Flashes than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • Illinois State Redbirds - Kent State Golden Flashes Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.49
    (1.4)

    2.54
    (2.8)
    6.3%
    (7.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 152.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
    What is the prediction for Illinois State Redbirds - Kent State Golden Flashes?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -5.5, OT - Kent State (1.75) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Kent State (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 79:74.
  • Preview Facts
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Kent State may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Illinois State is considered a favorite.
    • Recently, the teams have not faced each other.
    Draw
    2026

    1/16-finals
    1AuburnSouth Alabama78 : 67
    2SeattleSt. Thomas (Minn.)67 : 52
    3George MasonLiberty71 : 77
    4NevadaMurray State89 : 75
    5Wake ForestNavy82 : 72
    6Illinois StateKent State79 : 58
    7YaleNC Wilmington67 : 78
    8DaytonBradley80 : 66
    9New MexicoSam Houston St.107 : 83
    10Utah Valley StateGeorge Washington78 : 79
    11Colorado StateSaint Josephs Hawks64 : 69
    12CaliforniaIllinois (Chi.)91 : 73
    13TulsaStephen F. Austin89 : 84
    14UC IrvineUNLV72 : 75
    15Wichita StateWyoming74 : 70
    16Oklahoma StateDavidson84 : 80

    1/8-finals
    1AuburnSeattle91 : 85
    2LibertyNevada63 : 73
    3Wake ForestIllinois State75 : 78
    4NC WilmingtonDayton61 : 80
    5New MexicoGeorge Washington86 : 61
    6Saint Josephs HawksCalifornia76 : 75
    7TulsaUNLV77 : 66
    8Wichita StateOklahoma State96 : 70

    Quarter-finals
    1AuburnNevada75 : 69
    2Illinois StateDayton61 : 55
    3New MexicoSaint Josephs Hawks84 : 69
    4TulsaWichita State83 : 79

    Semi-finals
    1AuburnIllinois State88 : 66
    2New MexicoTulsa69 : 74

    Final
    1AuburnTulsa92 : 86