South Dakota Coyotes vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Coyotes versus the Leathernecks? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Western Hall in Macomb, IL. In this non-conference matchup, the Coyotes are the betting favorite against the Leathernecks. The over/under for the game is 145 points.
SOUTH DAKOTA COYOTES VS WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Western Illinois Leathernecks +1
This game will be played at Western Hall at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Leathernecks.
- Not only will Western Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Will South Dakota Find a Way to Win on the Road?
The South Dakota Coyotes have a 5-3 overall record heading into their game against Western Illinois. So far this season, the Coyotes are 2-1 on the road and 0-2 at home. South Dakota has a subpar ATS performance, sitting under .500 with a 2-3 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread.
Through eight games, South Dakota has an over/under record of 3-2-0 with their games averaging a combined 153.2 points per game so far. When looking at the Coyotes’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-1, with their games averaging 142 points per game.
Against Air Force, the South Dakota had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 82.6 points per game. They scored 57 points and posted a field goal percentage of 39.3% in the game. Lahat Thioune is leading the team in scoring at 14.3 points per contest. Kaleb Stewart has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 13.9 going into the game.
Currently, the Coyotes’ defense holds the 103rd rank in the nation, allowing 69.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Dakota’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.5% this season.
Can the Leathernecks Secure a Win at Home?
Western Illinois has a record of 3-5 so far this season. In their last five home games, including the previous year, they have gone 3-2. As of today’s game, Western Illinois holds a 2-4 record against the spread. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they are 2-2 vs. the spread.
Through eight games, Western Illinois has an over/under record of 2-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 142 points per game so far. When assessing the Leathernecks’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2, with their games averaging 129 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Western Illinois offense put up just 49 points vs. the Wisconsin Badgers. Overall, they are now averaging 70.2 points per game which is 292nd in the country. In terms of offense, the Leathernecks have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, putting them 357th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 356th in percentage and 269th in three-pointers made.
The Leathernecks’ defense is presently ranked 132nd nationally, allowing an average of 71.9 points per contest. The Western Illinois defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Wisconsin to connect on 8 threes.