Belmont vs Southern Illinois

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-04 05:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-04 11:11 AM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 Belmont / Spread / -4.5 at -110 / 55% / Belmont’s strong home form (13-2 record) and superior adjusted efficiency ratings give them an edge to cover against a struggling Southern Illinois team (7-8), with recent simulations showing consistent margin above the line.

💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 159.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams play at a moderate tempo with Belmont’s high offensive output (avg 85 PPG) likely pushing the total over, supported by recent games averaging 162 combined points despite defensive inconsistencies.

💰 Best Bet #3 Belmont / Moneyline / -190 / 68% / Belmont’s undefeated home streak and MVC-leading efficiency make them the clear favorite, with low upset risk against SIU’s poor road performance.

Belmont vs Southern Illinois on 2026-01-04

Game Times

ET: 05:00 PM
CT: 04:00 PM
MT: 03:00 PM
PT: 02:00 PM
AKT: 01:00 PM
HST: 11:00 AM

💸 Public Bets

Belmont 70% / Southern Illinois 30%

💰 Money Distribution

Belmont 60% / Southern Illinois 40%

💹 Market Alignment

Aligned

📉 Line Movement

Line opened at Belmont -3.5 and moved to -4.5, indicating sharp action on the favorite despite public support.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3% on Belmont spread; implied probability undervalues Belmont’s home dominance and efficiency edge from current season metrics.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Belmont | 68% |
| Win % for Southern Illinois | 32% |
| Spread Cover % for Belmont | 55% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52% / Under: 48% |
| Average Total Points | 158 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-10, 18] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on Belmont, making following the favorite optimal as EV supports the cover without contrarian signals. The game projects as moderately high-scoring with Belmont’s offense exploiting SIU’s weaker defense, though totals lean slightly under due to recent trends in MVC play. No major injuries reported, preserving key contributors.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Belmont — mathematical probability favors the home team covering and winning outright based on form and simulations.

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