- South Dakota State (11-10) are -1.5 point favorites vs Western Illinois (13-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (11-10) visit Western Hall to take on the Western Illinois Leathernecks (13-8) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Macomb.
South Dakota State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The South Dakota State vs. Western Illinois Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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South Dakota State vs. Western Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| South Dakota State | -1.5 -115 | 142.5 -110 | -135 |
| Western Illinois | +1.5 -105 | 142.5 -110 | +110 |
South Dakota State vs Western Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts South Dakota State will win this game with 54.3% confidence.
South Dakota State vs Western Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts South Dakota State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both South Dakota State and Western Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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South Dakota State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- South Dakota State has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+14.55 Units / 10% ROI)
- South Dakota State has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- South Dakota State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 44 games (+9.50 Units / 20% ROI)
- South Dakota State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.55 Units / 49% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games (+11.30 Units / 39% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.25 Units / 45% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
- Western Illinois have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
South Dakota State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
South Dakota State has gone 8-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.1 Units / 0% ROI).
- 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -1.04% ROI
- 6-14 when betting the Over for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI
- 14-6 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has gone 9-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).
- 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 14.49% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.85 Units / -9.92% ROI
South Dakota State Offensive Stats & Trends:
South Dakota State has averaged 5.7 offensive rebounds per game (120 rebounds/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
South Dakota State is shooting 40% from three (481/1,205) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
South Dakota State has averaged 1.37 points per shot (4,426 points/3,227 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
South Dakota State has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois is shooting 33% from three (149/455) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Western Illinois is shooting 33% from three (426/1,292) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Western Illinois has 20.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.0
Western Illinois has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
South Dakota State Defensive Stats & Trends:
South Dakota State has averaged 5.3 steals per game (112 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
South Dakota State has allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (3,924 points/3,121 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Western Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (553/1,201) this season — tied for 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Western Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,443/3,121) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
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