Belmont Bruins vs Ill.-Chicago Flames Betting Picks & Predictions
In a upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup, the Belmont Bruins (15-11, 8-7 MVC) will face off against the UIC Flames (10-16, 3-12 MVC) at the Credit Union 1 Arena in
Game outlook
In a upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup, the Belmont Bruins (15-11, 8-7 MVC) will face off against the UIC Flames (10-16, 3-12 MVC) at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago on Sunday. Belmont is coming off a strong victory over Southern Illinois, extending their winning streak to three games. UIC, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Bradley, breaking a short two-game winning streak. Both teams have no players listed on their injury reports. Belmont is favored to win with an opening line of -2.5, which has since shifted to Belmont -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bruins -160 | Flames +135
Spread: Bruins -3 (-110) | Flames +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 62%.
Belmont Bruins
Belmont's basketball team is performing well offensively, scoring an average of 77.7 points per game and shooting 47.7% overall and 37.0% from three-point range. The team is led by top scorers Malik Dia, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, and Cady Tyson. Keishawn Davidson leads in assists. However, on defense, Belmont is struggling, allowing opponents to score 77.5 points per game and shoot 45.8% overall and 33.5% from three-point range. Dia leads in rebounds and blocks while Davidson leads in steals. Overall, Belmont has a power ranking of 99 and is rated 84th in offense and 325th in defense, with a season record of 26-6. The team's statistics in various categories are detailed, showcasing strengths in shooting percentages and weaknesses in rebounding and defensive assists.