The Western Illinois Leathernecks will hit the floor running against the away North Dakota State Bison Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Western Illinois Leathernecks betting line as 5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
North Dakota State Bison vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 11-14 so far on the season, and 10-10 ATS vs the number. The North Dakota State Bison, meanwhile, are 13-15 and 8-14 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Western Illinois go 11-9 and the North Dakota State Bison go 12-10 on betting totals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 335-rated Western Illinois Leathernecks and the No. 163-ranked North Dakota State Bison, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Western Illinois's No. 172-ranked offense, averaging 72.72 PPG, against a Bison defense that ranks No. 95 at 70 PPG. The Leathernecks field goal percentage has averaged 47.04% so far, more than the Bison marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.99% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bison got 14 points from A.J. Jacobson, but it was IPFW that prevailed in a 84-72 final on Saturday at Scheels Center.
The Leathernecks were hammered by South Dakota State on Saturday, losing by a 82-62 final at Frost Arena in college basketball betting action.
- North Dakota State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- North Dakota State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- North Dakota State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of North Dakota State's last 7 games on the road
- Western Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Illinois's last 5 games
- Western Illinois is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
- Western Illinois is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing North Dakota State
Next Betting Matchups
North Dakota State at Nebraska-Omaha, Saturday, February 24th
Western Illinois at Denver, Saturday, February 24th
