- Western Illinois (14-8) are -1.5 point favorites vs Denver (12-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
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The Western Illinois Leathernecks (14-8) visit Magness Arena to take on the Denver Pioneers (12-12) on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Denver.
Western Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).
The Western Illinois vs. Denver Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Denver Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | -1.5 +100 | O 148.5 -110 | -115 |
| Denver | +1.5 -120 | U 148.5 -110 | -105 |
Western Illinois vs Denver Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Western Illinois will win this game with 51.0% confidence.
Western Illinois vs Denver Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Denver will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Illinois and Denver, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.30 Units / 41% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
Denver Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Denver has hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 49 games (+15.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Denver has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 27 games (+14.15 Units / 45% ROI)
- Denver has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+7.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- Denver have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- Denver has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 49 games (+7.20 Units / 13% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has gone 11-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).
- 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 25.05% ROI
- 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
- 9-10 when betting the Under for -1.95 Units / -9.35% ROI
Denver Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Denver has gone 8-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.64% ROI).
- 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.55 Units / -29.26% ROI
- 16-6 when betting the Over for +9.4 Units / 38.84% ROI
- 6-16 when betting the Under for -11.6 Units / -47.93% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Western Illinois is shooting 55% from inside the arc (394/714) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Western Illinois has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (241 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Western Illinois has averaged 76.8 points per game (4,149 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 74.2
Denver Offensive Stats & Trends:
Denver has a 45% free throw rate (579 free throw attempts/1,275 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 31%
Denver has attempted 579 free throws this season — most among Summit Teams
Denver has 24.1 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 17.7
Denver has made 4.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 5.8 steals per game (128 steals/22 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.5
Western Illinois has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (531 rebounds/22 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Western Illinois has 327 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Summit Teams
Western Illinois has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,331 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Denver Defensive Stats & Trends:
Denver has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Denver has averaged 5.3 steals per game (297 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Denver has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (572 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Summit Teams; League Avg: 23.9
Denver has 130 steals this season — 5th fewest among Summit Teams
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