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Drake vs. Illinois State Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks – January 2
Tuesday’s contest that pits the Drake Bulldogs (11-2, 2-0 MVC) versus the Illinois State Redbirds (8-5, 2-0 MVC) at Knapp Center should be a lopsided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 77-64 in favor of Drake, who is big favorites by our model. Game time is at 9:00 PM ET on January 2.
Bookmakers have not yet set a line for this game.
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Drake vs. Illinois State Game Info & Odds
- Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Where: Des Moines, Iowa
- Venue: Knapp Center
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Drake vs. Illinois State Score Prediction
- Prediction:
Drake 77, Illinois State 64
Spread & Total Prediction for Drake vs. Illinois State
- Computer Predicted Spread: Drake (-13.7)
- Computer Predicted Total: 140.9
Drake’s record against the spread so far this season is 5-7-0, and Illinois State’s is 6-6-0. Both the Bulldogs and the Redbirds are 6-6-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. Over the past 10 games, Drake has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Illinois State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.
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Drake Performance Insights
- The Bulldogs average 78.7 points per game (91st in college basketball) while giving up 66.9 per contest (91st in college basketball). They have a +153 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 11.8 points per game.
- Drake wins the rebound battle by two boards on average. It records 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 254th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.8 per outing.
- Drake hits 1.5 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.2 (115th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
- The Bulldogs’ 103.4 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 34th in college basketball, and the 87.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 138th in college basketball.
- Drake has committed 9.2 turnovers per game (19th in college basketball play), 4.3 fewer than the 13.5 it forces on average (75th in college basketball).
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Antwan Ford | Chicago police
CHICAGO – A Ford Heights man has been charged after he allegedly struck and seriously injured a law enforcement officer with a vehicle while trying to flee arrest Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side.
What we know:
Antwan Ford, 27, was arrested Wednesday morning in Vernon Hills by Chicago police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, according to police.
He is accused of hitting a member of the Cook County Fugitive Task Force with his vehicle as officers tried to apprehend him around 1:27 p.m. Tuesday in the 2500 block of East 74th Street in the South Shore neighborhood.
Ford was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery to a peace officer and leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death, all felonies, police said.
The injured officer suffered serious injuries, though authorities have not released additional details.
What we don’t know:
It was not immediately clear why authorities were trying to arrest him.
What’s next:
Ford is scheduled for a detention hearing Friday.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Chicago Police Department.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:11PM
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train Thursday in Bensenville, Illinois, officials said. The Metra MD-W line was extensively delayed.
BENSENVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train Thursday in a suburb near O’Hare Airport.
The crash happened around 1:13 p.m. at Church Road and Main Street near the Bensenville station, officials said.
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The pedestrian died as a result of the crash, a Metra spokesperson said.
Bensenville police said the pedestrian was an adult male. His exact age and identity were not yet known.
The cause of the crash was also not yet known.
The Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) train line is operating but experiencing extensive delays as a result of the crash, Metra officials said.
No further information was immediately available.
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CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – A northwest suburban man has been arrested after he was allegedly found in possession of child pornography.
In October, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was tipped off about the “possible possession of child pornography by an electronic service provider.” They began an investigation, which led them to a suspect, identified as 22-year-old Brian Lazaro.
On Dec. 2, a search warrant was executed in the 4000 block of Johnson Ave. in Crystal Lake, leading to felony charges against Lazaro.
He was charged with four counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
No further information was provided.
The Source: The information in this story came from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.
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