Murray State vs Belmont Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Murray State vs Belmont

The Murray State Racers battle the Belmont Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Murray State and Belmont are unlikely to reach the 166.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under wager at -105 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Murray State Racers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Illinois State Redbirds by a 70-65 scoreline.

Belmont Bruins got the win in their last game. A 78-77 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Valparaiso Beacons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Belmont beat Murray State in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 70-60 scoreline. Belmont have four straight victories against Murray State. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L

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Murray State vs Belmont Prediction & Picks

Head into Murray State vs Belmont with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these college opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 166.5 at -105.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Murray State vs Belmont stats:

• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Murray State games on the road.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Murray State games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Murray State games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 11 Belmont games.
• The 166.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Belmont games at home.

Under 166.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 166.5 Points @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Murray State 77 - 83 Belmont

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Murray State vs Belmont 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Belmont are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -192 about them triumphing means a 66% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Murray State are the underdogs at +158 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

3.5 is the spread and 166.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 166.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Murray State

+158

Belmont

-192

Point Spread

Murray State +3.5

-106

Belmont -3.5

-114

Total Points

Under 166.5

-105

Over 166.5

-115

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Murray State Stats

Belmont Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 166.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 78.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.60 pts and allowed 84.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 166.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 70.30 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	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• 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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