- Illinois State (7-11) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Belmont (6-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Belmont / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Belmont Bruins (6-12) visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (7-11) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Belmont vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Belmont vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Belmont | +1.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | +105 |
| Illinois State | -1.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | -125 |
Belmont vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Belmont vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Belmont will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Belmont Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+8.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.30 Units / 4% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Belmont has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI).
- 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 22.25% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI).
- 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -9.31% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -14.72% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.03% ROI
Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:
Belmont is shooting 39% from three (472/1,227) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Belmont is shooting 38% from three (165/436) this season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Belmont is shooting 48% (534/1,108) this season — 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Belmont has an eFG% of 55% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 27% from three (114/416) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State is shooting 31% from three (346/1,106) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has averaged 66.5 points per game (3,389 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.4
Illinois State has averaged 11.7 assists per game (223 assists/19 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.1
Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:
Belmont has allowed 78.9 points per game (1,499 points/19 games) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.0
Belmont has averaged 7.3 steals per game (374 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Belmont has averaged 7.8 steals per game (149 steals/19 games) this season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Belmont has 374 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (110 steals/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (293 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Illinois State has allowed 69.8 points per game (3,558 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.2
Illinois State has forced 11.8 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1
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