How to watch Illinois State Redbirds vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | Feb. 3
The Illinois State Redbirds (15-7, 7-4 MVC) battle the Southern Illinois Salukis (9-13, 3-8 MVC) at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday in MVC play. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Illinois State defeated Murray State 70-65 on the road in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Chase Walker (21 PTS, 66.67 FG%) and Ty Pence (12 PTS, 54.55 FG%). In its previous game, Southern Illinois lost to UIC 68-66 at home, with Damien Mayo Jr. (20 PTS, 3 STL, 63.64 FG%, 5-7 from 3PT) and Rolyns Aligbe (12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 83.33 FG%) leading the way.
Before this college hoops showdown, here is everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s action.
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Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois: How to watch on TV or live stream
- Game day: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Normal, Illinois
- Arena: CEFCU Arena
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOW
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Redbirds vs. Salukis odds and spread
- Spread Favorite: Redbirds (-9.5)
- Moneyline: Illinois State (-450), Southern Illinois (+340)
- Total: 140.5 points
College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday 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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