Belmont vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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  • Illinois State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Belmont
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Belmont / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+

The Belmont Bruins visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Normal, IL, IL, USA.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Belmont vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Belmont vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Belmont+3.5 -110O 153.5 -110+140
Illinois State -3.5 -110U 153.5 -110-170

Belmont vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Belmont will win this college basketball game with 60.6% 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 Illinois State will cover the spread with 63.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+13.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Belmont have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Belmont has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.17 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Belmont have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+3.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)

Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Belmont has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -14.03% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.05 Units / 23.75% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.35 Units / 24.43% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -5.63% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.51% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.15 Units / -23.46% ROI

Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (223 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Belmont has made 10.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Belmont has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (362 assists/ 240 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Belmont made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 39% from three (217/552) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (166 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Illinois State has made 10.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Illinois State has made 58 two point field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:

Belmont has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,373 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Belmont averaged 7.3 steals per game (227 steals/31 games) last season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Belmont averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (837 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Belmont has allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Illinois State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Illinois State has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (226 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Illinois State has allowed 8.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6


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