The Iowa State Cyclones hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Western Illinois Leathernecks pay a visit to Hilton Coliseum on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Western Illinois Leathernecks opened as 17.5-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 Iowa State Cyclones Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Illinois Leathernecks will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 2-0 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Iowa State Cyclones are 1-4 ATS. Western Illinois Leathernecks are 0-2 on betting the total; Iowa State Cyclones are 2-3.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 280-rated Western Illinois Leathernecks taking on the No. 136-rated Iowa State Cyclones in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Iowa State's No. 160-ranked scoring average of 74.8 PPG, against a Western Illinois Leathernecks defense rated No. 5 and allowing 53.5 PPG. The Iowa State Cyclones FG% has averaged 44.67% to date this season, less than the Western Illinois Leathernecks shooters have managed so far (54.94% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dalan Ancrum poured in a team-high 34 points for Western Illinois on Wednesday, as they defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 69-67 at Vadalabene Center.
The Cyclones grabbed a 75-64 win over the Broncos on Sunday, behind a 26-point effort from Donovan Jackson at HTC Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Western Illinois home to IUPUI, Tuesday, November 28th
Iowa State at Northern Illinois, Monday, December 4th