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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits

The Western Illinois Leathernecks and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Frost Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Jackrabbits as -11.5-point favorites versus the Leathernecks, while the game's total opened at 157.5.

South Dakota State was a 96-79 winner in its last match at home against Golden Eagles. They covered the -2.5-point spread as favorites.

Western Illinois was a 94-74 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Bison. They failed to cover the +12.5-point spread as underdogs.

Western Illinois:
Team record: 4-8 SU,5-5 ATS
Western Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Western Illinois is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Western Illinois is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

South Dakota State:
Team record: 10-7 SU,10-5 ATS
South Dakota State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
South Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
South Dakota State is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games when playing Western Illinois

Next up:
Western Illinois home to IPFW Wednesday, January 8
South Dakota State at Denver Wednesday, January 8