Who's Playing

Western Illinois @ South Dakota State

Current Records: Western Illinois 8-4; South Dakota State 5-8

What to Know

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 14-2 against the Western Illinois Leathernecks since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Thursday. South Dakota State and WIU will face off in a Summit battle at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits won both of their matches against WIU last season (93-75 and 91-66) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

South Dakota State took a serious blow against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles last Monday, falling 79-40.

Meanwhile, WIU strolled past the North Dakota State Bison with points to spare last week, taking the matchup 79-60.

South Dakota State is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

Western Illinois' win lifted them to 8-4 while South Dakota State's defeat dropped them down to 5-8. We'll see if the Leathernecks can repeat their recent success or if the Jackrabbits bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Frost Arena -- Brookings, South Dakota
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $8.00

Odds

The Jackrabbits are a big 8-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 Jackrabbits as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

South Dakota State have won 14 out of their last 16 games against Western Illinois.

  • Feb 17, 2022 - South Dakota State 91 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Jan 22, 2022 - South Dakota State 93 vs. Western Illinois 75
  • Jan 09, 2021 - South Dakota State 92 vs. Western Illinois 63
  • Jan 08, 2021 - South Dakota State 83 vs. Western Illinois 77
  • Feb 01, 2020 - South Dakota State 71 vs. Western Illinois 61
  • Jan 04, 2020 - South Dakota State 91 vs. Western Illinois 56
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Western Illinois 79 vs. South Dakota State 76
  • Mar 02, 2019 - South Dakota State 86 vs. Western Illinois 66
  • Dec 28, 2018 - South Dakota State 100 vs. Western Illinois 58
  • Mar 03, 2018 - South Dakota State 66 vs. Western Illinois 60
  • Feb 17, 2018 - South Dakota State 82 vs. Western Illinois 62
  • Jan 20, 2018 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 70
  • Feb 01, 2017 - South Dakota State 98 vs. Western Illinois 65
  • Jan 04, 2017 - Western Illinois 82 vs. South Dakota State 74
  • Feb 20, 2016 - South Dakota State 87 vs. Western Illinois 67
  • Jan 03, 2016 - South Dakota State 63 vs. Western Illinois 59