Who’s Playing
Western Illinois @ South Dakota
Current Records: Western Illinois 15-12; South Dakota 16-10
What to Know
The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 3-12 against the South Dakota Coyotes since January of 2016, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. WIU will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to Sanford Coyote Sports Center at 5 p.m. ET. South Dakota should still be feeling good after a big victory, while the Leathernecks will be looking to right the ship.
WIU has to be aching after a bruising 91-66 loss to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Thursday.
Meanwhile, South Dakota took their contest against the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies on Thursday by a conclusive 81-60 score.
WIU is expected to lose this next one by 4. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past four games.
The Leathernecks are now 15-12 while the Coyotes sit at 16-10. South Dakota is 9-6 after wins this season, and WIU is 6-5 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
- Where: Sanford Coyote Sports Center — Vermillion, South Dakota
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $49.00
Odds
The Coyotes are a 4-point favorite against the Leathernecks, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Coyotes as a 4.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
South Dakota have won 12 out of their last 15 games against Western Illinois.
- Jan 24, 2022 – South Dakota 75 vs. Western Illinois 72
- Mar 06, 2021 – South Dakota 86 vs. Western Illinois 69
- Jan 23, 2021 – South Dakota 84 vs. Western Illinois 74
- Jan 22, 2021 – South Dakota 65 vs. Western Illinois 60
- Feb 12, 2020 – South Dakota 85 vs. Western Illinois 72
- Dec 29, 2019 – Western Illinois 82 vs. South Dakota 75
- Feb 16, 2019 – South Dakota 80 vs. Western Illinois 67
- Jan 26, 2019 – Western Illinois 65 vs. South Dakota 59
- Feb 01, 2018 – South Dakota 80 vs. Western Illinois 54
- Jan 03, 2018 – South Dakota 62 vs. Western Illinois 50
- Mar 04, 2017 – South Dakota 78 vs. Western Illinois 69
- Feb 23, 2017 – South Dakota 92 vs. Western Illinois 81
- Jan 25, 2017 – South Dakota 62 vs. Western Illinois 55
- Feb 27, 2016 – Western Illinois 90 vs. South Dakota 76
- Jan 20, 2016 – South Dakota 76 vs. Western Illinois 67
