Western Illinois at UMKC

This is a good bounce-back spot for Western Illinois after getting crushed, 87-63, at Summit League leader Oral Roberts. Previously, they ripped Denver, 91-74, in league action. Western Illinois has a winning record and a balanced offense that features four players scoring in double-digits anchored by the senior backcourt of Trenton Massner (16.1 ppg) and Alec Rosner (15.1 ppg). The team is third in the conference in scoring (75.8 ppg), while the defense is second at defending from long range (.323 allowed). Western Illinois is 11-3 ATS against teams that allow 42% field goal shooting or less. UMKC can play defense but has the second-worst offense (67.1 ppg) in the Summit League with the worst shooting (.408) and 3-point shooting (.304). Play Western Illinois as a Max Play.