Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content provides a preview of the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup between the Belmont Bruins and the Southern Illinois Salukis, highlighting their recent performances and standings within the conference. Both teams had their winning streaks snapped in their previous games and are looking to bounce back. Despite no reported injuries for either team, Southern Illinois is favored to win based on betting odds. Readers are encouraged to read the detailed prediction for this game and consider expert NCAAB picks for a chance to win big.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins -109 | Salukis -112

Spread: Bruins 0 (-110) | Salukis 0 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 53%.

Belmont Bruins

Belmont Bruins have a strong offensive game, averaging 81.7 points per game and shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range. They are led by Jonathan Pierre, who scores 14.3 points per game, and Carter Whitt, who averages 12.7 points and 5.8 assists per game. Defensively, Belmont struggles, allowing 79.2 points per game and giving up 47.1% shooting from the field and 36.2% from three-point range. Belmont has a power ranking of 55, ranking 28th in offense and 329th in defense. They have a record of 17-9 for the season.