OVC foes meet when the Lindenwood Lions (14-15, 9-9 OVC) visit the Western Illinois Leathernecks (10-19, 4-14 OVC) at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall, starting at 8:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The Leathernecks are 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 143.5.
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Lindenwood Cover -1.5 vs Western Illinois -103
Lindenwood vs. Western Illinois betting lines
- Lindenwood moneyline odds to win: -117
- Western Illinois moneyline odds to win: -104
- Spread: Lindenwood (-1.5)
- Total: 143.5
Lindenwood statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Lindenwood has done a better job covering the spread in home games (7-3-1) than it has in road tilts (3-10-0).
- Looking at point totals, the Lions hit the over less often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 11 opportunities this season (45.5%). On the road, they have hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Lions have been scoring 68.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 71.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Lindenwood concede 1.4 more points per game (72.4) than its season-long average (71.0).
- The Lions’ last 10 contests have seen them make 5.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 28.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2024-25 averages of 6.0 makes and 29.2%.
Lindenwood betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-14-1 (Home: 7-3-1; Away: 3-10-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-1; As Underdog: 7-12-0)
- O-U-P: 13-12-1 (Home: 5-5-1; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-13 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 (293rd in nation) | 42.4 (107th) | 33.1 (120th) | 33.0 (290th) | 11.3 (333rd) | 12.6 (299th) |
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Western Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Western Illinois has had better results on the road (4-10-0) than at home (3-7-1).
- Leathernecks games have finished above the over/under less often at home (seven times out of 11) than away (nine of 14) this year.
- The Leathernecks’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-3), and on the road it is .214 (3-11).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Leathernecks are averaging 65.1 points per contest, compared to their season average of 67.7.
- While Western Illinois is giving up 71.1 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its last 10 games, allowing 73.3 points per contest.
- The Leathernecks are sinking 7.4 treys per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.9). That said, they have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (37.8%) compared to their season average from three-point land (37.3%).
Western Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-18-1 (Home: 3-7-1; Away: 4-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-13-1 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 5-13-1)
- O-U-P: 17-8-1 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 9-4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 4-4; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 0-3; Away: 3-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.5 (249th in nation) | 44.1 (202nd) | 31.4 (215th) | 31.6 (212th) | 10.0 (362nd) | 10.9 (143rd) |
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