Illinois St. Redbirds vs Belmont Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Belmont Bruins in the opening game of the Missouri Valley Conference. Illinois State comes into the game with a record
Game outlook
The Illinois State Redbirds will face off against the Belmont Bruins in the opening game of the Missouri Valley Conference. Illinois State comes into the game with a record of 23-13, while Belmont stands at 26-6. Belmont is favored to win by 5 points according to the betting line, with no reported injuries for either team. Despite recent losses for Illinois State, both teams are coming off recent wins and are ready to compete in this match-up. Make sure to research sportsbook promos before placing your bets.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Redbirds +185 | Bruins -225
Spread: Redbirds +5 (-110) | Bruins -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 69%.
Illinois St. Redbirds
The Illinois State Redbirds are currently scoring an average of 78.57 points per game and allowing an average of 70.43 points per game this season. They have a power ranking of 154, with rankings of 144 in offense and 169 in defense. The team has a record of 4-3 and 4-2 against the spread. Offensively, they are shooting at a high percentage, with 49.10% overall and 37.70% from three-point territory. The Redbirds excel at free throws, hitting 79.67% of their shots. They average 34.71 rebounds per game and are ranked low in turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 42.64% overall and 33.70% from three-point territory. Overall, the team has strong offensive and defensive stats, with key players like Johnny Kinziger and Chase Walker leading in scoring.