Who's Playing

Western Illinois @ South Dakota State

Current Records: Western Illinois 15-11; South Dakota State 23-4

What to Know

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 2-13 against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Leathernecks and South Dakota State will face off in a Summit battle at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Things were close when WIU and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks clashed on Saturday, but WIU ultimately edged out the opposition 70-68.

Meanwhile, South Dakota State took their game against the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks on Saturday by a conclusive 82-61 score.

WIU is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 7-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

The Leathernecks are now 15-11 while the Jackrabbits sit at 23-4. Two stats to keep an eye on: WIU is 18th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 76.2 on average. South Dakota State's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank second in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 86.7 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Frost Arena -- Brookings, South Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.25

Odds

The Jackrabbits are a big 13-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 Jackrabbits as a 13.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

South Dakota State have won 13 out of their last 15 games against Western Illinois.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - South Dakota State 93 vs. Western Illinois 75
  • Jan 09, 2021 - South Dakota State 92 vs. Western Illinois 63
  • Jan 08, 2021 - South Dakota State 83 vs. Western Illinois 77
  • Feb 01, 2020 - South Dakota State 71 vs. Western Illinois 61
  • Jan 04, 2020 - South Dakota State 91 vs. Western Illinois 56
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Western Illinois 79 vs. South Dakota State 76
  • Mar 02, 2019 - South Dakota State 86 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Dec 28, 2018 - South Dakota State 100 vs. Western Illinois 58
  • Mar 03, 2018 - South Dakota State 66 vs. Western Illinois 60
  • Feb 17, 2018 - South Dakota State 82 vs. Western Illinois 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 70
  • Feb 01, 2017 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 65
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Western Illinois 82 vs. South Dakota State 74
  • Feb 20, 2016 - South Dakota State 87 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 03, 2016 - South Dakota State 63 vs. Western Illinois 59