Valparaiso vs Belmont Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Valparaiso vs Belmont

The Valparaiso Beacons face the Belmont Bruins, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

Belmont can finish well clear of Valparaiso and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -120 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -10.5 line.

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Valparaiso Beacons lost on the road in their previous game. Murray State Racers won 92-79.

Belmont Bruins got the win in their last game. A 78-76 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Drake Bulldogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 101-86 win for Valparaiso when they last played Belmont. Belmont have won six of the previous 7 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	15-3	1501	1255	246	8-2	7-1	2W
Valparaiso	7-9	1122	1151	-29	6-3	1-6	1L

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Valparaiso vs Belmont Prediction & Picks

Take on Valparaiso vs Belmont with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our prediction that Belmont can be superior in this college contest, you can get -120 for this selection against the spread. The favorites should be capable of covering the -10.5 line.

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Key Valparaiso vs Belmont stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Belmont in 4 of their last 7 games against Valpo.

Belmont -10.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso 71 - 84 Belmont

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at Belmont to achieve a winning scoreline of 84-71 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Valparaiso 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.

At betting odds of -714 with the sportsbooks, Belmont are regarded as 88% likely to win this college game. Valparaiso are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +500.

There is a spread of 10.5 and total points has a line of 148.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 148.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Moneyline

Valpo

+500

Belmont

-714

Point Spread

Valpo +10.5

-100

Belmont -10.5

-120

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Valparaiso Stats

Belmont Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 70.20 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
Murray State	15-3	1583	1387	196	11-0	4-3	11W
Belmont	15-3	1501	1255	246	8-2	7-1	2W
Illinois State	12-5	1329	1118	211	9-2	3-3	2L
Northern Iowa	12-5	1183	1012	171	8-2	4-3	2L
Bradley	12-6	1408	1281	127	11-2	1-4	2W
Drake	8-9	1300	1215	85	5-7	3-2	2L
Southern Illinois	8-9	1305	1247	58	5-2	3-7	1L
Indiana State	8-9	1281	1253	28	6-2	2-7	3L
Valparaiso	7-9	1122	1151	-29	6-3	1-6	1L
UIC	7-10	1280	1221	59	5-4	2-6	2W
Evansville	5-13	1206	1306	-100	3-8	2-5	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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