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UMKC Roos vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks
The fans at Western Hall will be treated to a game between the UMKC Roos and the Western Illinois Leathernecks when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers opened the Leathernecks as -3-point favorites versus the Roos, while the game's total opened at 136.5.
Western Illinois won its last outing, a 75-72 result against Mavericks on February 04. They covered in that game as a -1-point favorite.
Last time out for UMKC, they were a 85-57 loser as they battled Golden Eagles at home. They failed to cover in the match as a +9-point underdog.
UMKC:
Team record: 10-15 SU,12-11 ATS
UMKC is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
UMKC is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of UMKC's last 5 games on the road
Western Illinois:
Team record: 15-9 SU,12-9 ATS
Western Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Western Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Illinois's last 6 games at home
Next up:
UMKC at St. Thomas (MN) Saturday, February 11
Western Illinois home to Oral Roberts Saturday, February 11