Belmont vs Illinois State Picks and Prediction – 1/30/2025

The Belmont Bruins stay on the road Wednesday with the game in Illinois against Illinois State. Belmont has fifteen wins through 21 games played this season having won four of the last five following an 18 point road victory against Murray State in their last outing. Offensively the Bruins are rolling this season averaging nearly 82 points on 47% shooting the floor and poured in 95 points in their last victory. Defensively Belmont has done the job as well holding opponents under 79 points per game after giving up 77 points in their last win. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Carter Whitt leads Belmont this season averaging 13.7 points and 5.1 assists per game. Jonathan Pierre is second on the roster averaging 13.5 points to go along with a team leading 6.5 rebounds. Isaiah Walker averages 11.2 points and Tyler Lundblade averages 4th best 10.8 points per game.

The Illinois State Redbirds return home Wednesday three games above .500 having lost three of the last five following a four point road loss to Bradley in their last outing. Offensively Illinois State averages 76.2 points on 48% shooting from the floor but scored only 57 points in their last outing. The Illinois State defense has carried their own this season allowing just 71 points per game overall this year.

Johnny Kinziger leads the Illinois State offense this season averaging 14.6 points per game. Chase Walker is second on the roster averaging 14.4 points to go along with a team leading 5.9 rebounds. Dalton Banks averages 9.8 points and Ty Pence chips in a fourth best 7.8 points per game. Banks also leads Illinois State this season every 3.6 assists.

Both teams have played well this year as each come into this game with a strong record. Belmont is the better team however with their potent offense and depth. Take the Bruins Wednesday night to do the work as they inch closer to the top of the conference with a win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Belmont Bruins win and cover 75-66.