Western Illinois has turned things around with defense, and it has worked as they're on a 5-4 run. That included straight-up wins over IUPUI and Nebraska-Omaha as +3 dogs each time. They have a reliable long range game as sophomore guard Garret Covington had 70 three-pointers as a freshman, and has 35 so far as a sophomore. The Leathernecks are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings, including 4-1 ATS at North Dakota State. This North Dakota State team is a big favorite, but are 1-2 ATS the last three games. They are coming off a 71-67 defeat to South Dakota State, and the North Dakota State Bison are 1-4 ATS following a loss. The underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings between these rivals, so grab the big dog and take Western Illinois.
This pick was released to clients on January 16, 2015 at 9:40AM ET.
CBB
Western Illinois at North Dakota State
January 16, 2015
8:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Western Illinois +12.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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