The Illinois State Redbirds (19-11, 11-8 MVC) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the Belmont Bruins (26-4, 16-3 MVC) on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is 150.5.
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Illinois State vs. Belmont betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -121
- Belmont moneyline odds to win: -101
- Spread: Illinois State (-1.5)
- Total: 150.5
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois State has a better record against the spread in home games (9-4-0) than it does on the road (4-8-0).
- The Redbirds have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (38.5%) than road games (41.7%).
- When playing at home, Illinois State has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 11-2 (.846). In away games, it is 2-3 (.400) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Redbirds’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 70.6 points a contest compared to the 75.7 they’ve averaged this year.
- Illinois State’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 71.4 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- While the Redbirds are hitting more threes per game over their past 10 contests (8.9 per game) compared to their season-long average (8.7), they are doing so while shooting a lower percentage (35.2% from deep over the last 10, 35.4% on the season).
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-13-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 4-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 12-8-0 (As Favorite: 12-8-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 12-17-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-5 (Home: 11-2; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (65th in nation) | 43.1 (108th) | 33.6 (97th) | 29.3 (80th) | 13.5 (204th) | 10.8 (173rd) |
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Belmont statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Belmont has been better against the spread on the road (8-5-0) than at home (8-6-0) this season.
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bruins’ games have finished above the over/under at home (71.4%, 10 of 14) compared to away (53.8%, seven of 13).
Recent trends
- While the Bruins are posting 84.4 points per game in 2025-26, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, producing 87.9 a contest.
- Belmont is giving up 76.9 points per game over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 72.2 points allowed.
- The Bruins are draining 12.5 treys per game with a 44.2% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 10.8 and 40.4%.
Belmont betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-11-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 16-11-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 17-12-0 (Home: 10-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 23-4 (Home: 12-2; Away: 9-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.8 (fourth in nation) | 40.3 (24th) | 33.0 (115th) | 29.4 (81st) | 18.5 (10th) | 12.3 (301st) |
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