Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Sanford Coyote Sports Center Wednesday as the South Dakota Coyotes look to beat the odds vs the Western Illinois Leathernecks in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Western Illinois Leathernecks opened as 15.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs South Dakota Coyotes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Illinois Leathernecks will look to cover the spread vs the South Dakota Coyotes on Wednesday, as the Leathernecks are 5-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Coyotes are 8-4 ATS. Western Illinois is 5-3 against the total, while South Dakota is 7-5 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 58-rated South Dakota Coyotes and the No. 276-ranked Western Illinois Leathernecks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature South Dakota's No. 94-rated squad against Western Illinois's No. 109-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, South Dakota rates No. 184 in the country with 7 per game, while their foes tonight, the Western Illinois Leathernecks rank No. 115 nationally with 8.08 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Leathernecks blew out Lincoln Christian on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 91-57 win at Western Hall.
South Dakota earned a 82-71 victory over Denver on Saturday, getting 20 points from Matt Mooney at Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
- Western Illinois is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
- Western Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Western Illinois is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing South Dakota
- Western Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing South Dakota
- South Dakota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- South Dakota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- South Dakota is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Western Illinois
- South Dakota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Western Illinois
Next Betting Matchups
Western Illinois at Oral Roberts, Saturday, January 6th
South Dakota at North Dakota State, Saturday, January 6th
