- Belmont is a -6.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Belmont TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit Curb Event Center to take on the Belmont Bruins on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Nashville, TN.
Belmont is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-118).
The Southern Illinois vs. Belmont Over/Under is 160.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Belmont Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Southern Illinois vs Belmont Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Belmont will win this college basketball game with 69.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Southern Illinois vs Belmont Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Belmont will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Belmont Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Belmont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 33 games (+19.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+9.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
- Belmont have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 0.38% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.95 Units / -32.04% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.8% ROI
Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Belmont has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 2.93% ROI).
- 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 6.18% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (382 rebounds/14 games) this season — 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (117/362) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (182 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.9
Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:
Belmont has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (351/937) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 42%
Belmont has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (351/937) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Belmont has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,046 points/937 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Belmont has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (447 rebounds/15 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (382 rebounds/14 games) this season — 50th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (117/362) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Southern Illinois has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (182 turnovers/14 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.9
Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:
Belmont has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (351/937) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 42%
Belmont has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (351/937) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Belmont has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,046 points/937 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Belmont has averaged 29.8 defensive rebounds per game (447 rebounds/15 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
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