Vadalabene Center will host Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars betting line opened as 11.5-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars sit at 6-9 (3-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Belmont Bruins are currently 11-6 (8-6-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 9-4 OU, and Belmont is 7-9 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 322-ranked Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars and the No. 40-rated Belmont Bruins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Belmont is ranked No. 201 in NCAA basketball at 34.29 per game. Contrast that with Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 198 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is the No. 144-ranked team in the country at 7.6 per game, while Belmont rates No. 5 at 11.24 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bruins got 19 points from Kevin McClain, but it was Jacksonville State that prevailed in a 64-60 final on Saturday at Curb Event Center.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville earned a 70-65 victory over Morehead State on Saturday, getting 16 points from Jalen Henry at Ellis Johnson Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Belmont at Eastern Illinois, Saturday, January 13th
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Tennessee State, Saturday, January 13th