The Belmont Bruins (17-3, 7-2 MVC) will attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Illinois State Redbirds (14-6, 6-3 MVC) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Curb Event Center Arena as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is 150.5.
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Belmont vs. Illinois State betting lines
- Belmont moneyline odds to win: -243
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: +198
- Spread: Belmont (-5.5)
- Total: 150.5
Belmont statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Belmont sports a worse record against the spread (2-6-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-3-0).
- Looking at over/unders, the Bruins hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total five times in eight opportunities this season (62.5%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in nine opportunities (55.6%).
- Belmont has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 6-2 (.750). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 6-1 (.857).
Recent trends
- The Bruins have been putting up 79.6 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 82.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- Belmont has been less stingy on defense lately, allowing 73.0 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 69.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- While the Bruins are making fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (9.4 per game) when compared to their season-long average (10.0), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (39.7% from deep over the last 10, 38.4% on the season).
Belmont betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 3-8-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-3 (Home: 6-2; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.9 (12th in nation) | 38.4 (eighth) | 34.8 (74th) | 29.8 (112th) | 17.7 (27th) | 12.9 (310th) |
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Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Illinois State has been better at home (6-3-0) than on the road (2-4-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Redbirds games have finished over three of nine times at home (33.3%), and three of six on the road (50%).
Recent trends
- The Redbirds have performed worse offensively over their past 10 games, scoring 75.0 points per contest, 3.3 fewer points their than season average of 78.3.
- Illinois State is ceding 66.9 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 66.4 points allowed.
- In their previous 10 games, the Redbirds are draining 7.7 three-pointers per game, 0.9 fewer threes than their season average (8.6). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.4%) compared to their season average (35.5%).
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-8-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 9-6-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (50th in nation) | 41.3 (59th) | 34.7 (80th) | 28.9 (70th) | 13.6 (218th) | 10.3 (88th) |
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