Who's Playing

Western Illinois @ North Dakota State

Current Records: Western Illinois 11-6; North Dakota State 10-5

What to Know

Get ready for a Summit battle as the Western Illinois Leathernecks and the North Dakota State Bison will face off at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Scheels Center. WIU has some work to do to even out the 1-12 series between these two since January of 2016, but a win here would be a good start.

Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the Leathernecks beat the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 73-68 on Thursday.

Meanwhile, North Dakota State didn't have too much trouble with the Denver Pioneers on the road on Monday as they won 87-69.

WIU is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 5-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

Their wins bumped WIU to 11-6 and North Dakota State to 10-5. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Scheels Center -- Fargo, North Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bison are a solid 5.5-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 Bison as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

North Dakota State have won 12 out of their last 13 games against Western Illinois.

  • Jan 03, 2021 - North Dakota State 78 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 02, 2021 - North Dakota State 68 vs. Western Illinois 50
  • Jan 30, 2020 - North Dakota State 70 vs. Western Illinois 49
  • Jan 02, 2020 - North Dakota State 94 vs. Western Illinois 74
  • Mar 11, 2019 - North Dakota State 76 vs. Western Illinois 73
  • Feb 02, 2019 - North Dakota State 78 vs. Western Illinois 76
  • Jan 10, 2019 - North Dakota State 85 vs. Western Illinois 69
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Western Illinois 82 vs. North Dakota State 74
  • Jan 27, 2018 - North Dakota State 80 vs. Western Illinois 69
  • Feb 18, 2017 - North Dakota State 100 vs. Western Illinois 91
  • Jan 21, 2017 - North Dakota State 89 vs. Western Illinois 57
  • Feb 17, 2016 - North Dakota State 63 vs. Western Illinois 54
  • Jan 23, 2016 - North Dakota State 65 vs. Western Illinois 52

Injury Report for North Dakota State

  • Grant Nelson: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for Western Illinois

No Injury Information