The Belmont Bruins (15-1) will attempt to extend a 12-game win streak when they visit the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (7-8) on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Vadalabene Center as heavy, 16.5-point favorites. The game airs at 1:30 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points.
The betting insights in this article reflect betting data from DraftKings as of February 6, 2021, 2:16 AM ET. See table below for current betting odds and CLICK HERE to bet at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Betting Odds
Belmont Betting Information
- The Bruins have compiled an 11-4 record against the spread this season.
- The Bruins have an even record against the spread when favored by at least 16.5 points, going 2-2 this season.
- Belmont and its opponents have hit the over in 10 of 15 games this season (66.7%).
- The Bruins beat Eastern Illinois 89-61 and covered the spread as 14-point favorites, while going over the 146.5 point total in their last outing on Thursday. Ben Sheppard racked up a team-high 14 points in the victory.
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
Belmont Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Muszynski | 19 | 14.9 | 5.4 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| Luke Smith | 20 | 13.8 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Jacobi Wood | 20 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Ben Sheppard | 17 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Grayson Murphy | 18 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
SIU-Edwardsville Betting Information
- SIU-Edwardsville has consistently covered the spread this season with a record ATS of 9-5.
- 28.6% of SIU-Edwardsville’s 14 games this season have reached the over/under.
Against the Spread (ATS) records are only reflective of games that had odds on them.
SIU-Edwardsville Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Wilson | 13 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Mike Adewunmi | 15 | 12.4 | 6.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Cameron Williams | 10 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Shamar Wright | 15 | 7.8 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Carlos Curtis | 11 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
Total Facts
- Belmont’s games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Saturday’s matchup point total (149.5 points) in 62.5% of opportunities (10 out of 16 matchups).
- In three out of SIU-Edwardsville’s 15 games this season (20%), the competing teams combined for more points than the total in Saturday’s matchup.
- The Bruins average 84.4 points per game against the Cougars’ 67.9, totaling 2.8 points over the contest’s over/under of 149.5.
- The 141.3 points per game these two teams allow their opponents to score on average this season are 8.2 fewer than the 149.5 over/under in this contest.
- The Bruins have seen a 154.2 average over/under in their games this season, 4.7 points more than the over/under in this matchup.
- The over/under for this matchup is 10.2 points more than the average over/under in Cougars games this season (139.3 points).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2021 | Belmont | Belmont | -17 | 149 | -2604 | +1075 | Regular Season | 114-62 BELMNT |
| 1/2/2020 | Belmont | Belmont | -23.5 | 145.5 | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 79-69 SIUE |
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