Incarnate Word Cardinals vs Western Illinois Leathernecks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Incarnate Word vs Western Illinois NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Mobile.

Incarnate Word vs Western Illinois Prediction

Planning on watching today's Cardinals and Leathernecks game? Catch the action at Mitchell Center in Mobile, AL, as the Leathernecks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Western Illinois is favored by -2 at home against Incarnate Word.

Incarnate Word vs. Western Illinois Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Incarnate Word Cardinals at Western Illinois Leathernecks
  • Where: Mobile at Mitchell Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds WILL -2, INCAR +110 | WILL -130 O/U 142

Cardinals Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Incarnate Word Cardinals Recent Game/Games

On Monday, November 25th, the Cardinals faced off against South Alabama on the road, losing 84-63. Entering the game as +7 point underdogs, Incarnate Word not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 39-30 at halftime, the Cardinals were outscored 45-33 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, the Cardinals put up 63 points, shooting 42.3% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 34 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 5 of 10 attempts.

Jalin Anderson led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, connecting on 5 of 10 threes. Myles Corey added 19 points, shooting 80% overall and 60% from deep. Jordan Pyke contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Cardinals Team Defense

Incarnate Word's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 65% shooting. Their opponents were especially effective inside, hitting 80% of their two-point shots (20/25).

From beyond the arc, Incarnate Word allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, a 50% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Leathernecks Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Western Illinois?

Western Illinois Leathernecks Recent Game/Games

Western Illinois pulled off a surprising 64-63 win over South Alabama on Tuesday, November 26th. The Leathernecks, who were +11 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 133.5 O/U line.

Western Illinois looked strong early, leading 41-25 at halftime. However, they struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38. Despite the rough 2nd half, they managed to hold on for the win.

Leathernecks Offense Breakdown

Western Illinois put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes on 40 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 5-for-6 from the line.

Ryan Myers and Marko Maletic each scored 20 points, with Maletic hitting 6 of 12 from deep, while Myers went 6 of 20 from three. Barry Dunning Jr. and Randy Brady both grabbed double-digit rebounds, with Brady adding 4 assists. Julius Rollins was efficient, shooting 5 of 6 from the field and 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Leathernecks Team Defense

Western Illinois put up a strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, their opponent shot 51%, connecting on 17 of 33 two-point attempts. Western Illinois sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for 73%. The Leathernecks gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cardinals vs Leathernecks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Incarnate Word has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home games, Western Illinois has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 63 points per game.
  • The last five games that Incarnate Word was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
  • Although the Leathernecks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-4.

Incarnate Word vs Western Illinois Prediction & Free Pick

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