Western Illinois vs North Dakota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 23, 2023, 11:44 AM
  • North Dakota (11-18) is a North Dakota -3.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois (15-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Western Illinois Leathernecks (15-12) visit Betty Engelstad Sioux Center to take on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (11-18) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Grand Forks.

North Dakota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Western Illinois vs. North Dakota Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Western Illinois vs. North Dakota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Illinois+3.5 -105O 149.5 -115+145
North Dakota -3.5 -115U 149.5 -105-175

Western Illinois vs North Dakota Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Dakota will win this game with 57.2% confidence.

Western Illinois vs North Dakota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Western Illinois and North Dakota, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+11.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.90 Units / 74% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • North Dakota have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • North Dakota has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+4.65 Units / 34% ROI)

Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Illinois has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 9.75% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.56% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.25 Units / -16.13% ROI

Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Western Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (317 assists/ 250 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Western Illinois has a 36% free throw rate (475 free throw attempts/1,320 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Western Illinois has averaged 10.9 turnovers per game (250 turnovers/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 11.9

North Dakota Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

North Dakota is shooting 42% (1,345/3,233) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

North Dakota has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (196 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 7.9

North Dakota has 14.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Illinois has averaged 5.8 steals per game (133 steals/23 games) this season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Western Illinois has 332 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Summit Teams

Western Illinois has 133 steals this season — 5th fewest among Summit Teams

Western Illinois has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,350 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Summit Teams; League Avg: 24.4

North Dakota Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Dakota has averaged 4.2 steals per game (233 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

North Dakota has averaged 4.5 steals per game (109 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

North Dakota has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,765 points/1,394 shots) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

North Dakota has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (254 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8


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