| MATCHUP | Lindenwood Lions | Western Illinois Leathernecks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-25 | |
| Spread | -10.5 -115 | +10.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -650 | +470 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-108) | Under 148.5 (-112) |
| Where | Western Hall, Macomb, IL | |
| When | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Preview
The Western Illinois Leathernecks have a 5-25 overall record and a 1-18 record in the OVC. They are coming off a 67-47 road loss against Southern Indiana and their previous three games were an 81-59 home loss against Morehead State, a 77-70 home loss against Southern Indiana and a 77-58 home loss against Little Rock.
Offensively, Western Illinois averages 64.7 points per game, while allowing 76.3 points per game defensively. The Leathernecks shoot with 40% from the field and grab 32 rebounds per game, while dishing out 8.3 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.
Lucas Lorenzen leads Western Illinois in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 39.8% from the field and 80% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.3 rebounds. Makai Kvamme leads the team in assists with 2.7 per game.
Lindenwood Lions Preview
The Lindenwood Lions have a 16-14 overall record and a 10-9 record in the OVC. They are coming off a 71-67 home loss against Eastern Illinois and their previous three games were a 72-57 road loss against Tennessee Tech, an 89-80 road loss against Tennessee State and a 73-61 home loss against Southeast Missouri State.
Offensively, Lindenwood averages 77.9 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Lions shoot with 46% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game defensively.
Anias Futrell leads Lindenwood in scoring, with an average of 17.8 points per game, while shooting with 42.9% from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line. Jadis Jones is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.5 per game. Mekhi Cooper leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
Lindenwood Lions @ Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Trends: February 28, 2026
Why the Western Illinois Leathernecks will win
- Lindenwood (MO) has lost each of its last four games.
- The home team has won each of the last three games between Lindenwood (MO) and Western Illinois.
- Lindenwood (MO) has lost the first half in each of its last 11 road day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Lindenwood Lions will win
- Western Illinois has lost each of its last nine day games against Conference opponents.
- Lindenwood (MO) has won seven of its last eight games following a home loss.
- Western Illinois has lost the first half in 12 of its last 13 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Western Illinois’ last nine home day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Lindenwood (MO)’s last 14 road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Western Illinois ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (8.3).
- Western Illinois ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (0.71).
- Lindenwood (MO) ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (8.7).
- Lindenwood (MO) ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.7).
Lindenwood vs Western Illinois Prediction
In this Lindenwood vs Western Illinois Prediction, Lindenwood is coming as -11 road favorites. Lindenwood has been the far better team this season but have been struggling lately with four consecutive losses. Western Illinois has been even worse, with a 1-9 record in its last 10 games and both teams have been atrocious against the spread, so I will not pick a side here. They both are 6-2 to the under in their last 8 games combined, as Western Illinois has a bottom-20 offense in the entire nation. Take the under 148.5 in this one.