How to watch Murray State Racers vs. Illinois State Redbirds: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Jan. 28
The Illinois State Redbirds (14-7, 6-4 MVC) travel to face the Murray State Racers (16-5, 8-2 MVC) after dropping three consecutive road games. It tips at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Murray State fell to Northern Iowa 81-76 on the road last time out, and were led by Roman Domon (29 PTS, 2 STL, 58.33 FG%, 2-4 from 3PT) and Fredrick King (16 PTS, 11 REB, 2 BLK, 53.85 FG%). Illinois State fell on the road to Belmont 80-69 last time out, and were led by Johnny Kinziger (13 PTS, 5 AST, 28.57 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT) and Chase Walker (12 PTS, 8 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 62.50 FG%).
Prepare for this matchup with everything you need to know about Wednesday’s college basketball action.
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Murray State vs. Illinois State: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Murray, Kentucky
- Arena: CFSB Center
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Now! – Regional restrictions may apply)
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Racers vs. Redbirds odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Racers (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Murray State (-145), Illinois State (+120)
- Total: 159.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:34 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
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