- Belmont is a -10.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
- Southern Illinois / Belmont TV channel: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis visit Curb Event Center to take on the Belmont Bruins on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Nashville, TN.
Belmont is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. Belmont Over/Under is 155.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. Belmont Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | +10.5 -110 | O 155.5 -105 | +425 |
| Belmont | -10.5 -110 | U 155.5 -115 | -600 |
Southern Illinois vs Belmont Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Belmont will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 59.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.25 Units / 8% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Belmont Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Belmont has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- Belmont have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.30 Units / 22% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.50 Units / 7% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.25 Units / 6% ROI)
- Belmont has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -48.25% ROI).
- 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -45.87% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Belmont Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Belmont has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -11.61% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.25 Units / 16.93% ROI
- 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
- 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Southern Illinois has a 34% free throw rate (301 free throw attempts/892 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%
Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%
Belmont Offensive Stats & Trends:
Belmont has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (266 assists/ 170 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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 an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (266 assists/ 170 TOs) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Belmont has a TS% of 52% this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has averaged 7.1 steals per game (106 steals/15 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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 allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (1,130 points/875 shots) this season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (398/875) this season — tied for 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Belmont Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,227 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Belmont has averaged 6.3 steals per game (94 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Belmont stole the ball 227 times last season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams
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