Saint Mary's Gaels defeat Illinois State Redbirds 90-85: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Illinois State Redbirds 85, Saint Mary's Gaels 90

The Saint Mary's Gaels beat the Illinois State Redbirds 90-85 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at University Credit Union Pavilion. The Illinois State Redbirds covered the spread as 7-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 148, with 175 points combined.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Saint Mary's Gaels final score and game recap

The Saint Mary's Gaels won by 5 points.

Who covered the spread in Illinois State Redbirds vs. Saint Mary's Gaels?

The Illinois State Redbirds covered the spread as 7-point underdogs, losing by 5 points.

The spread opened at Saint Mary's Gaels -6.5 and closed at Saint Mary's Gaels -7.

Did Illinois State Redbirds vs. Saint Mary's Gaels go over or under the total?

The game went over: 175 points combined against a closing total of 148, over by 27.

The total opened at 146.5 and closed at 148.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Saint Mary's Gaels odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Illinois State Redbirds at +235 and the Saint Mary's Gaels at -295. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Saint Mary's Gaels a 71% favorite. The Saint Mary's Gaels won as the favorite at -295: $33.90 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Saint Mary's Gaels between the open and the close, and the Illinois State Redbirds covered. The total moved up from 146.5 to 148, and the game went over.

This result left the Illinois State Redbirds 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the Saint Mary's Gaels 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Illinois State Redbirds and Saint Mary's Gaels?

Next for the Illinois State Redbirds: the Central State Marauders at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Saint Mary's Gaels: the North Dakota State Bison at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.