Illinois State vs Belmont Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2025

Don’t Expect Fireworks

The -110 for Under 158.5 points to be scored by the two teams looks like really good value. Our prediction is that Illinois State and Belmont might not collectively reach this total.

81-78 Win for Illinois State in Last H2H Clash

Illinois State Redbirds previous game saw them claim a 70-54 home win over Missouri State Bears.

Belmont Bruins won their last game, beating Murray State Racers at home. It was a 70-60 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Illinois State beat Belmont in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 81-78 scoreline. In the previous 8 games between the teams, they have won four apiece.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

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Illinois State vs Belmont Prediction & Picks

When the teams line up in this college matchup, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land -110 for Under 158.5 and this looks worth taking.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our picks along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Illinois State vs Belmont stats:

• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Illinois State games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Illinois State games on the road.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Illinois State games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Belmont games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Belmont games.
• The 158.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Belmont games.

Under 158.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Best Bet

Under 158.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State 73 - 79 Belmont

There’s the chance to back Belmont in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 79-73 victory in their favor.

Illinois State vs Belmont Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

The sportsbooks can’t decide whether Belmont or Illinois State are more likely to prosper. They have Moneyline odds of -110 about both teams and that means they theoretically have the same percentage chance of winning.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 152.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 152.5 can find odds of -115 available.

Those wanting to back Belmont to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -120 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back Illinois State, then odds of -120 can be found.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Illinois State

-110

Belmont

-110

Point Spread

Illinois State +1.5

-122

Belmont -1.5

-100

Total Points

Under 152.5

-115

Over 152.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois State Stats

Belmont Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 home games

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Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Bradley	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Drake	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Evansville	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Illinois State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Indiana State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Murray State	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Northern Iowa	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Southern Illinois	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
UIC	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-
Valparaiso	0-0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	-

• 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