Western Illinois Leathernecks will go to the free throw line vs IPFW Mastodons on Wednesday, hoping to boost its 11-12 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the IPFW Mastodons betting line as -12.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs IPFW Mastodons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Illinois Leathernecks will look to cover the spread vs the IPFW Mastodons on Wednesday, as the Leathernecks are 10-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Mastodons are 9-14 ATS. Western Illinois is 10-8 against the total, while IPFW is 13-9-1 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the IPFW Mastodons, most recently No. 59 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, who rate No. 335 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Western Illinois is ranked No. 147 in NCAA basketball at 35.43 per game. Contrast that with IPFW's No. 157 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, IPFW is the No. 18-ranked team in the country at 10.11 per game, while Western Illinois rates No. 158 at 7.39 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Western Illinois got 20 points from Kobe Webster but lost anyway, 71-68, to Nebraska-Omaha on Thursday at Baxter Arena.
The Mastodons endured a 90-85 loss at the hands of the Mavericks on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from John Konchar at Baxter Arena.
- Western Illinois is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Illinois's last 5 games
- Western Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Western Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing IPFW
- IPFW is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of IPFW's last 7 games
- IPFW is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
- IPFW is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Western Illinois
Next Betting Matchups
Western Illinois at South Dakota State, Saturday, February 17th
IPFW at North Dakota State, Saturday, February 17th
