Southern Illinois vs Belmont Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Southern Illinois vs Belmont
The Southern Illinois Salukis go up against the Belmont Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, January 4.
Our prediction is to snap up the -110 that Belmont are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -6.5 in their meeting with Southern Illinois and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.
Southern Illinois Salukis claimed a victory in their previous game. A 75-70 home win occurred against Valparaiso Beacons.
Belmont Bruins were winners last time out. It was a 88-78 home victory against Bradley Braves.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Belmont won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 73-68 victory was registered against Southern Illinois. Belmont have racked up three straight wins over Southern Illinois. On the head-to-head front, they have won 3 of the past 5.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belmont
|
26-6 | 2684 | 2347 | 337 | 15-3 | 11-3 | 2L |
Southern Illinois
|
16-16 | 2336 | 2226 | 110 | 8-8 | 8-8 | 1L |
Southern Illinois vs Belmont Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our best Southern Illinois vs Belmont picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Game Prediction
The best betting angle could be Belmont against the spread. You can land -110 that the market leaders are able to cover the -6.5 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.
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Key Southern Illinois vs Belmont stats:
Belmont -6.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Belmont -6.5, Under 159.5 points and Belmont/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
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Correct Score Prediction
73
-
82
Belmont
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Belmont to achieve a 82-73 victory and hopefully this goes close.
Southern Illinois 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.
Belmont are -323 favorites and that means a 76% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Southern Illinois are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +250.
The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 159.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 159.5 at -110.
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Southern Illinois Stats
Belmont Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 159.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.10 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 81.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 159.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.80 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.50 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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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