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Western Illinois basketball odds and spread
Western Illinois Leathernecks at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Mon, Nov 16, 8:00 PM ET. Western Illinois Leathernecks are +36.5 underdogs, with the total at 138.5.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | +36.5 (-110) | +9900 | Over 138.5 (-115) |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | -36.5 (-110) | – | Under 138.5 (-105) |
The most common line across 2 sportsbooks, with the best price at it in brackets. Lines move until kickoff.
Western Illinois basketball top players
Makai Kvamme13.3 pts · 31 minDAIDaivion Traylor13.7 pts · 30 min
Jack Riley10.7 pts · 30 minHUNHunter Vaughn3.3 pts · 26 min
Danny Stephens13.7 pts · 24 min
DAVDavee Flowers6.7 pts · 17 minMATMatthieu Biembongo2.3 pts · 11 min
Full Western Illinois roster with heights and classes · Western Illinois player stats
Western Illinois basketball defense
| Per game | WIU | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 81.7 | 268th of 365 |
| Defensive rating | 117.4 | 289th of 365 |
| Opponent FG% | 54.4% | 357th of 365 |
| Opponent 3P% | 20.6% | 4th of 365 |
| Rebounds allowed | 28.3 | 83rd of 365 |
| Assists allowed | 14.0 | 214th of 365 |
| 3-pointers allowed | 2.3 | 1st of 365 |
| Steals | 5.7 | 280th of 365 |
| Blocks | 3.0 | 233rd of 365 |
| Turnovers forced | 10.7 | 269th of 365 |
What Western Illinois allows by position
| Position | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3-pointers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 52.7 266th of 365 | 15.7 197th of 365 | 10.0 203rd of 365 | 2.0 5th of 365 |
| Forwards | 28.3 263rd of 365 | 12.3 113th of 365 | 3.7 238th of 365 | 0.3 22nd of 365 |
| Centers | 2.0 64th of 365 | 1.0 25th of 365 | 1.0 242nd of 365 | 0.0 253rd of 365 |
Ranks of 365 Division I teams: for anything allowed, 1st allows the fewest; for steals, blocks and turnovers forced, 1st has the most.
Western Illinois basketball depth chart
| Pos | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Makai Kvamme 6.6 pts | Hunter Vaughn 3.3 pts | Shay Stephens 5.5 pts | Davee Flowers 6.7 pts |
| F | Daivion Traylor 13.7 pts | Jack Riley 10.7 pts | Danny Stephens 7.2 pts | Matthieu Biembongo 2.3 pts |
Ordered by minutes at each position in recent games.
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Updated November 15, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Western Illinois basketball record?
1-3 in 2026-27, 0-3 in the last 3: 0-2 at home and 0-1 away.
What is the spread for the next Western Illinois basketball game?
Western Illinois Leathernecks are +36.5 underdogs away at Minnesota Golden Gophers (Mon, Nov 16, 8:00 PM ET), and the total is 138.5. Lines move until kickoff.
What is Western Illinois basketball’s record against the spread?
2-1 against the closing spread in 2026-27, and 2-1 overs to unders against the closing total.
Who leads Western Illinois basketball in scoring?
Daivion Traylor, with 13.7 points a game over 3 games.
How good is the Western Illinois basketball defense?
Western Illinois allows 81.7 points a game, 268th of 365 in Division I, with a 117.4 defensive rating (289th of 365).
When does Western Illinois basketball play next?
Away at Minnesota, Mon, Nov 16, 8:00 PM ET.