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W-ILL +11.5 (4.4* POD) W-ILL +555 1* PLAY
Western Illinois is flying under the radar. They were 2-6 against the top teams in the Summit but lost by a combined 8 points and 3 were in OT. They took South Dakota State to the wire in OT losing by 2 in the Championship and that game was in South Dakota. They've won more road games this year since 96-97 team and they step up in these situations.

Western Illinois is an overall solid team. ORegon State will get frustrated with their slow paced game. They are one of the slowest teams in the nation and that's not a bad thing they are just very patient and I think they'll find success on the perimeter like they have all year long. This team is also 11th in personal fouls meaning Oregon State is not getting to the line 25+ times in this one like they are accustomed to. Western Ill is also 22nd in turnovers per game and Oregon State once again relies on steals and turnovers to score points. Western Illinois will turn this into a half court game and it will be close throughout. Western Illinois is a bit more excited to be in a post season tournament to me and the fact that this team beat Oral Roberts and on the road took Michigan to the wire losing 55-59 proves they can beat an Oregon State team and the value is there. They are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 vs. a winning team. They step it up when it matters. Sr. Guard and Summit defensive player of the year Ceola Clark will have a game to remember.