The Western Illinois Leathernecks (7-13, 2-5 Summit) look to put an end to their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the South Dakota Coyotes (9-11, 3-4 Summit) at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Prediction
In the Leathernecks’ last outing, they blew out the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 87-58. Western Illinois’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Purdue Fort Wayne. The Leathernecks had a rate of 37.0 (above their season average of 23.4), while the Mastodons posted a mark of 17.9 (below their season average of 26.8). With 30 points on 11-for-14 shooting, C.J. Duff was the game’s leading scorer.
The Coyotes beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in their last game, 70-56. The Coyotes held the Fighting Hawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.3 (below their season average of 24.2). The Fighting Hawks also had a turnover percentage of 22.3 (above their season average of 16.9). With 13 points and six rebounds, South Dakota’s Triston Simpson played well.
After the Coyotes won both contests against the Leathernecks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, South Dakota won 80-54. The Coyotes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 vs. 11.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.541 vs. 0.351).
Western Illinois may have a tough time creating turnovers. South Dakota ranks 77th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Western Illinois forces the 41st-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. South Dakota Coyotes Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Dakota, ATS Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Western Illinois ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while South Dakota ranks 163rd (2.3).
The Leathernecks rank 139th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Coyotes rank 253rd (31.6).
South Dakota ranks 184th in assists per game (12.4) while Western Illinois ranks 231st (11.2).
The Coyotes rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Leathernecks rank 85th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Leathernecks have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Western Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
During their last five games, the Coyotes have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (7.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
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