Belmont vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Belmont vs Illinois State

The Belmont Bruins go up against the Illinois State Redbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, March 1.

There’s a juicy -100 that Belmont are able to get the better of Illinois State. This value bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Belmont Bruins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 98-64 triumph against Evansville Purple Aces.

Illinois State Redbirds won their last game 71-69. This was a road victory against Northern Iowa Panthers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Belmont have landed consecutive victories over Illinois State. They won both games at home by 76-63 and 80-69 scorelines. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Belmont victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-4	2531	2166	365	15-2	11-2	4W
Illinois State	19-11	2271	2042	229	14-3	5-8	1W

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Belmont vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

Our Belmont vs Illinois State tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Belmont should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with the road team on the Moneyline. There is an attractive -100 for them to win this college matchup.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Belmont vs Illinois State stats:

• Belmont have won 4 consecutive games.
• Belmont have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Belmont have won 17 of their last 20 games.
• Illinois State have lost their last 2 games against Belmont.

Belmont Moneyline Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 50% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Belmont on the Spread market. Those expecting this team to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Belmont 74 - 72 Illinois State

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 74-72 win for Belmont. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Belmont vs Illinois State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The betting odds about Illinois State winning is -120, with Belmont priced up at -100 to achieve victory. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this college game, it’s 50% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is the spread and 150.5 is the total points line. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. Those who wager Under 150.5 can get -110.

College basketball fans are spoiled for choice with the wide range of team props and game lines available for every matchup on the schedule. Visit the top sportsbooks to find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Belmont

-100

Illinois State

-120

Point Spread

Belmont +1.5

-120

Illinois State -1.5

-102

Total Points

Under 150.5

-110

Over 150.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Belmont Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 62.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-4	2531	2166	365	15-2	11-2	4W
Murray State	20-10	2510	2379	131	14-3	6-7	1W
Bradley	19-11	2314	2187	127	15-3	4-8	1L
Illinois State	19-11	2271	2042	229	14-3	5-8	1W
Northern Iowa	18-12	2073	1842	231	12-5	6-7	2L
UIC	17-13	2271	2086	185	10-6	7-7	1W
Valparaiso	16-14	2131	2148	-17	12-4	4-10	1L
Southern Illinois	15-15	2192	2092	100	8-7	7-8	3W
Drake	12-18	2281	2255	26	7-11	5-7	8L
Indiana State	10-20	2213	2257	-44	7-7	3-13	6L
Evansville	7-23	2017	2298	-281	5-11	2-12	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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