Belmont Bruins vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers College Basketball Betting Preview

Belmont takes to the basketball court against Western Kentucky on Tuesday, hoping to send the Hilltoppers to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -4.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Belmont Bruins vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 7-4 and 7-2 ATS Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face the 7-5 Belmont Bruins, who own a 5-4-2 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 5-3-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Belmont Bruins are 6-5.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rated this week at No. 93 and the Belmont Bruins sitting at No. 63.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Western Kentucky has the nation's No. 86-rated offensive output, at 78.82 PPG. The visiting Belmont Bruins defense ranks No. 163 allowing on average 72.5 PPG. The Hilltoppers FG% has averaged 49.69% so far, more than the Western Kentucky Bruins marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.44% per game.