Who's Playing

UMKC @ Western Illinois

Current Records: UMKC 12-9; Western Illinois 13-8

What to Know

The UMKC Kangaroos and the Western Illinois Leathernecks are set to square off in a Summit matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 31 at Western Hall. WIU should still be feeling good after a big victory, while the Kangaroos will be looking to regain their footing.

UMKC was just a bucket shy of a win this past Saturday and fell 69-68 to the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks.

Meanwhile, the Leathernecks took their matchup against the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies this past Saturday by a conclusive 81-52 score.

UMKC is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 2-6 ATS when expected to lose.

UMKC is now 12-9 while WIU sits at 13-8. WIU is 8-4 after wins this season, and the Kangaroos are 4-4 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 5.5-point favorite against the Kangaroos, 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 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

UMKC won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.

  • Nov 30, 2019 - UMKC 68 vs. Western Illinois 67