We like the Saint Louis Billikens to defeat the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday at 5:00pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:

Saint Louis has a guy that goes by the name of Robbie Avila. He is not your average Centre. He was great last season and has been really good again so far this year.

The Billikens have yet to cover the spread this season though. They are 0-7 vs the number. We think they get their first cover today in a favorable matchup.

Illinois State has already lost a game at home this season to a 3-7 UT Martin team.

The Redbirds are just 1-6 over their L7 games against opponents from the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The A10 is much better than the MVC. We think Saint Louis goes on a run now and starts winning loads of games.

Lay the small number with the road team.

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