Murray St. Racers vs Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Picks & Predictions
The Belmont Bruins will face off against the Drake Bulldogs in a pivotal MVC matchup on the road. The Bruins are currently 16-11 on the season with a 9-7 record in the MVC,
Game outlook
The Belmont Bruins will face off against the Drake Bulldogs in a pivotal MVC matchup on the road. The Bruins are currently 16-11 on the season with a 9-7 record in the MVC, while the Bulldogs boast a strong 22-5 record overall and a 13-3 record in the MVC. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM EST with Southern Illinois favored by 4.5 points according to current betting lines.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Racers +175 | Salukis -210
Spread: Racers +4.5 (-110) | Salukis -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 68%.
Murray St. Racers
The Belmont Bruins secured their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding 75-60 road win against UIC. Led by Cade Tyson's 18 points and Ja'Kobi Gillespie's 17 points, the Bruins excelled on both offense and defense, shooting 64% from the floor in the first half and outrebounding UIC 45-35. Currently sitting in fourth place in the MVC standings, Belmont looks to extend their winning streak to five by facing Drake next. The Bruins rank highly in offensive statistics, such as scoring and shooting percentages, but struggle defensively, ranking lower in points allowed and field goal defense. Additionally, Murray St. is ranked 263 in offense and 81 in defense, with a record of 20-12 this season. The team struggles in rebounding and turnover statistics but holds their own in defensive statistics, such as field goals allowed and free throw defense. . @keisaucy2 with the floater 🏀 #ItsBruinTime pic.twitter.com/CImKUloXC5