Southern Illinois vs Belmont Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

The Belmont Bruins will host the Southern Illinois Salukis on Wednesday. Belmont is 10-5 on the season. The Bruins have won six of their last ten games. Belmont carries a 6-2 home court record. The Bruins are averaging 81.1 points scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Belmont Bruins beat UIC in their last game 92-87. Jonathan Pierre led the way with 22 points. Carter Whitt contributed 20 points and 8 rebounds. Pierre leads Belmont on the season with an average of 13.7 points scored per game. 

The Southern Illinois Salukis are 5-10 on the season. Southern Illinois has won just three of their last ten games. The Salukis are riding a four game losing streak and are 1-4 on the road. Southern Illinois is averaging 71.1 points scored per game. 

The Southern Illinois Salukis lost to Illinois State in their last game 85-54. Davion Sykes led the way in the loss with 11 points. Jarrett Hensley and Sheridan Sharp each added 10 points. Ali Dibba leads Southern Illinois on the season with an average of 14.7 points scored per game. 

The Southern Illinois Salukis are in jeopardy of losing their fifth straight game. The Salukis have covered the spread in just three games. Belmont is averaging 10 more points per game than Southern Illinois. Lay the points with the home team. Final Score Prediction, Belmont Bruins win and cover ATS 81-67.