The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (16-8, 7-2 Summit) will be at Western Hall to challenge the Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-14, 2-7 Summit) in a Summit matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Leathernecks were blown out by the North Dakota State Bison, 70-49, while the Jackrabbits beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 76-61.
South Dakota State was 8-20 on three pointers (40.0 percent), while Oral Roberts was 6-25 (24.0 percent). Western Illinois, meanwhile, held North Dakota State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.527). Western Illinois received a boost from Kobe Webster, who put up 16 points. Meanwhile, Noah Freidel played a pivotal role for South Dakota State with 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Douglas Wilson led the Jackrabbits to a 91-56 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. South Dakota State’s 0.180 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Western Illinois, who had a rate of 0.028.
Western Illinois should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Western Illinois ranks second in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while South Dakota State forces the 12th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Furthermore, the 25th-ranked offense of the Jackrabbits (offensive efficiency of 111.2) will attempt to exploit the 338th-ranked defense of the Leathernecks (defensive efficiency of 110.3).
South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Pick
Pick: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – South Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- South Dakota State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Western Illinois ranks 270th in rebounds allowed per game (39.2).
- The Leathernecks average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 129th in the NCAA. The Jackrabbits rank 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- The Jackrabbits rank 98th in assists per game (13.9) while the Leathernecks rank 250th (10.7).
- Western Illinois ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while South Dakota State ranks 104th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Leathernecks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Jackrabbits’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 7.3 for the season.
