The Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-10) are expected to extend a six-game losing streak when they visit the North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (3-11) as 5-point underdogs at 8:30 PM ET on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. The matchup has an over/under of 140.5 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | -5 | -112 | -109 | 140.5 | -109 | -113 | -222 | 179 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois (+5) | Over (140.5) | North Dakota 73 Western Illinois 69 |
Total Facts
- The Fightin’ Hawks and their opponents have put up more than 140.5 points in 64.3% of their outings this season (nine of 14 opportunities).
- In eight of 12 opportunities (66.7%) this season, Western Illinois and its opponents have combined to score at least 140.5 points.
- The Fightin’ Hawks and the Leathernecks combine to average 5.9 less points per game than the total of 140.5 set for this game.
- The Fightin’ Hawks and the Leathernecks have seen their opponents average a combined 11.8 more points per game than the point total of 140.5 set in this outing.
- The average total the Fightin’ Hawks have had set in matchups this season is 1.1 less points than this outing’s point total.
- The average over/under in Leathernecks games this season is 7.1 more points than the point total of 140.5 for this outing.
North Dakota Betting Information
- North Dakota has covered in just five of 12 matchups this season.
- North Dakota and its opponents have hit the over 6 times in 12 contests this season.
Western Illinois Betting Information
- Western Illinois has a winning record against the spread, going 5-4-1 ATS (covering 50% of the time).
- The Leathernecks and their opponents have hit the over in half of their matchups this season — 5 of 10.
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2020 | North Dakota | -1 | 153.5 | -119 | -104 | Regular Season | 86-83 UND |
| 1/25/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 83-77 UND |
| 2/1/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 74-73 UND |
| 1/12/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 71-65 UND |
North Dakota Leaders
- Filip Rebraca leads the Fightin’ Hawks in scoring and rebounding, putting up 16.5 points and 6.8 boards per game.
- Tyree Ihenacho is the Fightin’ Hawks best passer, dispensing 3.9 assists per game while scoring 8.4 PPG.
- Ethan Igbanugo paces his teammates on the Fightin’ Hawks with 1.4 made threes per game.
- The North Dakota steals leader is Ihenacho, who averages 1.7 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Rebraca, who compiles 0.8 rejections per contest.
Western Illinois Leaders
- Tamell Pearson averages 12.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for the Leathernecks, making him the top scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- Marcus Watson Jr.’s assist statline paces Western Illinois; he dishes out 3.3 assists per game.
- Will Carius provides the bulk of the Leathernecks’ three-point shooting production. He knocks down 2.1 threes per game to lead the team.
- Western Illinois’ leader in steals is Watson with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is Adam Anhold with 1.2 per game.
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