Who's Playing

South Dakota @ Western Illinois

Current Records: South Dakota 11-7; Western Illinois 12-7

What to Know

The Western Illinois Leathernecks are 3-11 against the South Dakota Coyotes since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Monday. The Leathernecks and South Dakota will face off in a Summit battle at 7 p.m. ET at Western Hall. South Dakota will be strutting in after a victory while WIU will be stumbling in from a loss.

The contest between WIU and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with WIU falling 93-75 at home, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, the Coyotes strolled past the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies with points to spare this past Saturday, taking the game 90-79.

WIU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with the Leathernecks, who are 9-8 against the spread.

WIU is now 12-7 while South Dakota sits at 11-7. South Dakota is 6-4 after wins this year, and WIU is 3-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Western Hall -- Macomb, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Leathernecks are a solid 6-point favorite against the Coyotes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

South Dakota have won 11 out of their last 14 games against Western Illinois.

  • Mar 06, 2021 - South Dakota 86 vs. Western Illinois 69
  • Jan 23, 2021 - South Dakota 84 vs. Western Illinois 74
  • Jan 22, 2021 - South Dakota 65 vs. Western Illinois 60
  • Feb 12, 2020 - South Dakota 85 vs. Western Illinois 72
  • Dec 29, 2019 - Western Illinois 82 vs. South Dakota 75
  • Feb 16, 2019 - South Dakota 80 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Western Illinois 65 vs. South Dakota 59
  • Feb 01, 2018 - South Dakota 80 vs. Western Illinois 54
  • Jan 03, 2018 - South Dakota 62 vs. Western Illinois 50
  • Mar 04, 2017 - South Dakota 78 vs. Western Illinois 69
  • Feb 23, 2017 - South Dakota 92 vs. Western Illinois 81
  • Jan 25, 2017 - South Dakota 62 vs. Western Illinois 55
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Western Illinois 90 vs. South Dakota 76
  • Jan 20, 2016 - South Dakota 76 vs. Western Illinois 67