Missouri St. Bears vs Belmont Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Missouri State Bears and the Belmont Bruins are set to clash in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the Curb Event Center Arena. The Bears are looking to bounce back
Game outlook
The Missouri State Bears and the Belmont Bruins are set to clash in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the Curb Event Center Arena. The Bears are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Bradley, while the Bruins are coming off a defeat against Drake. Belmont is favored to win, starting at -5.5 but currently sitting at Belmont -7.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +248 | Bruins -313
Spread: Bears +7 (-110) | Bruins -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 76%.
Missouri St. Bears
The Missouri State Bears are coming off a tough loss against the Bradley Braves, where they struggled defensively in the second half. Despite shooting decently well, particularly with Junior guard Alston Mason scoring 19 points, the Bears allowed Bradley to shoot at a high percentage. The offense for the Bradley Braves has been consistent, averaging 71.8 points per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. In terms of power rankings, Missouri State is ranked 261 overall, with a solid offense ranked at 227 and a defense ranked at 169. They have a 15-13 record for the season and have shown strength in rebounding, but need to work on their three-point shooting and defensive turnovers.
Belmont Bruins Analysis
The Belmont Bruins suffered a loss on the road against the Drake Bulldogs, with a final score of 84-69. Despite shooting 41.3% from the field and 24.1% from the 3-point line, the Bruins were unable to keep up with the Bulldogs' strong shooting night. Sophomore guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie had an impressive performance with 23 points, one rebound, and two steals in 38 minutes of play. The Bruins are currently averaging 77.3 points per game on offense and allowing 77.1 points per game on defense. In terms of power ranking, the Bruins are at 93 and rank 81st for offense and 311th for defense. There are no reported injuries for the Belmont team. Hear from HC @CaseyAlexander_ on the matchup with Missouri State 🎙️ #ItsBruinTime pic.twitter.com/SUjFJCCYrd