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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 gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Frost Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Jackrabbits as -14-point favorites versus the Leathernecks, while the game's total opened at 164.5.
Last time out for South Dakota State, they were a 82-61 winner as they battled Mavericks at home. They failed to cover in the match as a -24.5-point favorite.
Last time out for Western Illinois, they were a 70-68 winner as they battled Fighting Hawks at home. They failed to cover in the match as a -12-point favorite.
Western Illinois:
Team record: 15-11 SU,11-13 ATS
Western Illinois is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Western Illinois's last 9 games on the road
Western Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Dakota State
South Dakota State:
Team record: 23-4 SU,13-12 ATS
Current Streak: won 14 straight games.
South Dakota State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
South Dakota State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Dakota State's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Western Illinois at South Dakota Saturday, February 19
South Dakota State home to St. Thomas (MN) Saturday, February 19