Who's Playing

Western Illinois @ Nebraska Omaha

Current Records: Western Illinois 10-2; Nebraska Omaha 1-11

What to Know

The Nebraska Omaha Mavericks lost both of their matches to the Western Illinois Leathernecks last season on scores of 77-85 and 77-85, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Nebraska Omaha and WIU will face off in a Summit battle at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Baxter Arena. The Leathernecks will be strutting in after a win while Nebraska Omaha will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Nebraska Omaha came up short against the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies on Monday, falling 80-73.

Meanwhile, WIU ultimately received the gift of an 84-80 victory from a begrudging Denver squad on Monday.

The Mavericks have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 12.50 point spread they are up against. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, as they've failed to beat the spread in four of their six home games.

Nebraska Omaha is now 1-11 while the Leathernecks sit at 10-2. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Nebraska Omaha is stumbling into the contest with the 350th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 80.5 on average. WIU's offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the 17th most points per game in college basketball at 82.1. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Baxter Arena -- Omaha, Nebraska
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.11

Odds

The Leathernecks are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Mavericks, 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 Leathernecks as a 12-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Nebraska Omaha have won nine out of their last 12 games against Western Illinois.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - Western Illinois 85 vs. Nebraska Omaha 77
  • Feb 05, 2021 - Western Illinois 85 vs. Nebraska Omaha 77
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Nebraska Omaha 93 vs. Western Illinois 86
  • Jan 23, 2020 - Nebraska Omaha 87 vs. Western Illinois 82
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Nebraska Omaha 77 vs. Western Illinois 63
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Nebraska Omaha 80 vs. Western Illinois 71
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Nebraska Omaha 71 vs. Western Illinois 68
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Nebraska Omaha 87 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Nebraska Omaha 79 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Nebraska Omaha 86 vs. Western Illinois 72
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Western Illinois 83 vs. Nebraska Omaha 76
  • Jan 01, 2016 - Nebraska Omaha 82 vs. Western Illinois 80