Illinois State vs Belmont Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Robert Nelson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 7, 21:38 | 4 min read

Illinois State Redbirds

Basketball NCAAB Sat 8 Mar 03:30

Belmont Bruins

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Don’t Expect Fireworks

The 1.91 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.

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 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball handicappers at jetwinbet.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.

Illinois State vs Belmont Prediction

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 1.91 for Under 158.5 and this looks worth taking.

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.

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.

Our Pick

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Published 15:53, 07 March 2025

Illinois State vs Belmont Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 158.5
Spread Belmont -1.5
Result & BTTS 80 Belmont / No

Our same game parlay pick is Under 158.5 points, Belmont -1.5 on the spread and Belmont/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois State Illinois State logo 73 - 79 Belmont logo 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 1.91 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 1.87 available.

Those wanting to back Belmont to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of 1.83 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back Illinois State, then odds of 1.83 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.

Betting Lines & Odds

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.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Illinois State logo Illinois State Stats

Belmont logo 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

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Drake 30-3 2313 1928 385 18-2 12-1 7W
Bradley 26-8 2612 2339 273 16-3 10-5 1L
Belmont 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Northern Iowa 20-12 2355 2150 205 14-7 6-5 2L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
Indiana State 14-18 2563 2545 18 8-7 6-11 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
Evansville 11-21 2113 2263 -150 7-9 4-12 4L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
  • 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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