Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Illinois State Redbirds – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
75:78
22/03/2026 at 16:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NIT - 1/8-finals

Chances of winning


Wake Forest Demon Deacons
73.9%
Illinois State Redbirds
26.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
71.7% 28.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

65.2% 34.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.2%)
  • Illinois State Redbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Wake Forest Demon Deacons than the current prediction. (-8.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Wake Forest Demon Deacons that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Illinois State Redbirds than the current prediction. (+8.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Illinois State Redbirds could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons - Illinois State Redbirds Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.28
    (1.31)

    3.57
    (3.32)
    6%
    (6.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 150.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-7)
    Preview Facts
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Wake Forest may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Wake Forest is seen as the favorite.
    • Recently, there has been no match between the teams.
    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
    1AuburnNevada
    2Illinois StateDayton
    3New MexicoSaint Josephs Hawks84 : 69
    4TulsaWichita State83 : 79

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2New MexicoTulsa

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2