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Belmont @ SIU-Edwardsville

Current Records: Belmont 13-4; SIU-Edwardsville 7-8

What to Know

The Belmont Bruins are 8-1 against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Monday. Belmont and SIU-Edwardsville will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 7 p.m. ET at Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The Bruins won both of their matches against SIU-Edwardsville last season (94-62 and 78-61) and are aiming for the same result this time around.

Belmont entered their game against the Murray State Racers this past Saturday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. Belmont suffered a grim 82-60 defeat to MSU.

Meanwhile, the Cougars strolled past the Eastern Illinois Panthers with points to spare this past Thursday, taking the contest 66-53.

Belmont is the favorite in this one, with an expected 13.5-point margin of victory. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 4-2 ATS in away games but only 10-6 all in all.

Belmont is now 13-4 while SIU-Edwardsville sits at 7-8. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Belmont ranks seventh in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49.90% on the season. But the Cougars have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.60%, which places them 34th in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Sam M. Vadalabene Center -- Edwardsville, Illinois
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bruins are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as a 12.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Belmont have won eight out of their last nine games against SIU-Edwardsville.

  • Mar 03, 2021 - Belmont 78 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 61
  • Feb 06, 2021 - Belmont 94 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 62
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Belmont 114 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 62
  • Jan 02, 2020 - SIU-Edwardsville 79 vs. Belmont 69
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Belmont 97 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 75
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Belmont 83 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 72
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Belmont 76 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 61
  • Jan 30, 2017 - Belmont 92 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 69
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Belmont 85 vs. SIU-Edwardsville 77