The Belmont Bruins will try to pay off for their supporters on Friday when they play host to the Bison at Curb Event Center in NCAAB action.

The Bruins sit at 11-5 (2-2 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Bison are currently 7-9 (0-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Belmont is 3-1 OU, and Lipscomb is 0-0 OU.



View Lipscomb vs Belmont Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Bruins, most recently No. 105 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Bison, who rate No. 198 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 86-73 victory for the Bruins.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Belmont's No. 18 nationally ranked offense (79.6 points per game) against a Bison defense that sits as the No. 304 at 74.4 PPG. The Bruins have been averaging 46.4% from the field, more than the Bison have managed so far this season (43.3% on average).

Defensively, Lipscomb features the nation's No. 325-rated defense on the road, allowing 81.2 points per game. Belmont, meanwhile, comes in at No. 32 nationally in scoring at home.

Lipscomb was an 82-61 loser in their most recent outing on the road against North Florida. The Bison were hammered by North Florida on Wednesday, losing by an 82-61 final at UNF Arena in college basketball betting action.

Belmont was a 75-63 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Jacksonville. Belmont earned a 75-63 victory over Jacksonville on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Drew Hanlen at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Next up:
Lipscomb home to Florida Gulf Coast, Saturday, January 14
Belmont home to Stetson, Saturday, January 14