The Belmont Bruins (11-1) are heavily favored (-17) to continue an eight-game win streak when they host the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (4-4) at 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Curb Event Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under is 148 in the matchup.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | -17 | -110 | -110 | 148 | -110 | -110 | -2619 | 1121 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| SIU-Edwardsville (+17) | Under (148) | Belmont 78 SIU-Edwardsville 67 |
Total Facts
- The Bruins and their opponents have put up at least 148 points — this matchup’s over/under — in seven of 12 opportunities (58.3%) this year.
- SIU-Edwardsville has combined with its opponents to score at least 148 points in one of eight opportunities (12.5%) this season.
- The two teams average a combined 2.8 more points per game (150.8) than this game’s over/under of 148 points.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined eight fewer points per game (140) than this game’s total of 148 points.
- The average point total in Bruins games this year is 5.4 more points than the total of 148 in this matchup.
- The average point total for the Cougars this season is 10.6 points less than this game’s over/under.
Belmont Betting Information
- The Bruins have been strong against the spread this season, earning a 9-2 record.
- The Bruins have posted a losing record of 1-2 against the spread when the spread is -17 or bigger.
- More often than not, Belmont and its foes have united to hit the over, cashing in on 7 of 11 chances this season.
SIU-Edwardsville Betting Information
- SIU-Edwardsville has a 5-2 record against the spread, covering in 71.4% of their games.
- SIU-Edwardsville has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 28.6% of matchups this year (2 out of 7 opportunities).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2020 | Belmont | -23.5 | 145.5 | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 79-69 SIUE |
Belmont Leaders
- The leader in rebounds and assists for the Bruins is Grayson Murphy, who pulls down 8.0 boards and distributes 4.7 assists per game to go with a 9.9 PPG scoring average.
- Belmont’s leading scorer is Nick Muszynski, who tallies 15.9 points a game in addition to his 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
- Luke Smith makes more threes per game than any of his teammates on the Bruins, knocking down shots from deep at a clip of 3.1 per outing.
- Smith is the Bruins leader in steals, averaging 2.4 steals per game, while Muszynski leads them in blocks with 1.3 per contest.
SIU-Edwardsville Leaders
- Sidney Wilson is the top scorer for the Cougars with 13.3 points per game. He also adds 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game to his statistics.
- The Cougars’ leader in rebounds is Mike Adewunmi with 6.1 per outing, and their leader in assists is Courtney Carter with 4.1 per game.
- Wilson provides the most three-point shooting production for the Cougars. He makes 1.3 threes per game.
- Carter (1.8 steals per game) is the steal leader for SIU-Edwardsville while Philip Pepple Jr. (2.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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