Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins 2/22/23 – On Wednesday night, the Indiana State Sycamores (20-9 and 13-5 MVC), will attempt to win their eighth consecutive victory against the Belmont Bruins (19-10 and 12-6 MVC). The Sycamores are coming off a win over Illinois State of 80-64. The Bruins are coming off a loss to Drake of 70-56. However, the Bruins were predicted to lead the game based on the NCAAB betting stats.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Curb Event Center
Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins Betting Odds
Indiana State
Moneyline: +117
Spread: +2 (-105)
Total: 153.5 over (-105)
Belmont
Moneyline: -127
Spread: -2 (-105)
Total: 153.5 under (-105)
Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins Analysis
With seven consecutive wins, the Indiana State Sycamores rebounded from their longest losing streak in the season. They now rank second in the MVC standings one game behind Bradley and Drake. They have two games remaining in the season and will attempt to climb into first with a win against the Bruins. This will be their eighth consecutive win. Indiana State averages 78 points per contest. They scored 80 points last night, scoring 43.1 percent of their field goals as well as 30 percent of their three pointers. Indiana State has been a good defensive team, giving up just 68.3 points per match. They allowed 64 points last time they played and will need to put in the same effort this time.
In their last game, the Bulldogs ended the Belmont Bruins‘ two-game winning streak. They will be looking to rebound from this loss by beating the Sycamores. This will give them their third win in four games. Belmont averages 75 points per match. In their last game, they scored 70 points. They made 39.7 percent field goals and 6.3% of their three-pointers. Belmont has been unable to defend well, giving up 71 points per game. They surrendered 56 points in their last match and must continue to do so if they are to win.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins Against the Spread
Indiana State are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana State’s last 6 games. Indiana State are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana State’s last 5 games on the road. Indiana State are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference. Indiana State are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games played in February.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Belmont’s last 11 games. Belmont are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Belmont’s last 6 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Belmont’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference. Belmont are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games played in February.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Belmont Bruins Free Pick
At home, the Bruins have been very offensively efficient. Their ball movement and aggressiveness on the offensive glass have made them more scorable. They do a great job protecting the ball, and they won’t allow the Sycamores many easy scoring opportunities. Although the Sycamores have been good at defense, they have not been as effective on the road. They aren’t able to rebound the ball as well and will not have many scoring chances against the Bruins. They have also been reckless with the ball. In this state, Sycamores look to drop the game as per college basketball betting guide.
Free Pick: Belmont Bruins -2 (-105)
