Belmont vs Missouri State Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Belmont vs Missouri State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 26th, at the JQH Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bruins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Belmont

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Missouri State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Belmont and Missouri State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bruins and Bears. 

Belmont Pulled it Out Late

It took 51 points in the second half for Belmont in the last game against Indiana State, but they secured the 77-75 victory. Carter Whitt had a strong game, putting up 15 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. It looked like he was going to pull out a triple-double for some of the second half. It was a balanced attack, with four players putting up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Northern Iowa, the offense scored 75 points, but the defense gave up 82 on the way to the loss. The defense is going to need to be better here. 

Belmont overall sits with a 19-10 record, and away from home, they have gone 8-4. Belmont has tried to push the pace all season and to great success, averaging 81.1 points per game. They also have done a good job passing the ball, averaging 17.38 assists per game. Johnathan Pierre has been the top player, averaging 14 points while shooting 40.9 percent from the field. 

Why Belmont Will Beat Missouri State

• Missouri State has lost 15 of its last 16 night games against Conference opponents.

Missouri State is Struggling 

Missouri State is really struggling heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Valparaiso, they lost 66-64, and in the last game against Illinois State, it was much of the same as they were defeated 70-68. At halftime, they were down 35-32, and in the second half, they couldn’t make the shots they needed to pick up the win. Vincent Brady II put up 15 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Chase Martin also put up 15 points, three rebounds, and one assist. 

It’s been an awful season for Missouri State, and they currently sit with a 9-20 record overall, and they have gone 16-11 against the spread. The Bears’ offense averages 68.8 points per game, but their production hasn’t been enough, especially late in games. Dez White is averaging 14 points while shooting 38.6 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from deep. 

Why Missouri State Will Beat Belmont

• Each of Missouri State’s last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Ten of Belmont’s last 11 games have produced a total of 152+ points.

Belmont vs Missouri State Prediction

Belmont has a better record on the road than Missouri State has at home, and this game is going to be an ugly one for the home team. Belmont, on the season, is averaging 81 points per game, and even on the road, they should have little issues. Belmont has four different players who are averaging at least 11.3 points per game, and it will be a balanced attack here. Missouri State has had issues closing out games, and it’s going to be much of the same here. Belmont will get out to a fast start and pull away late. Back Belmont to win and cover the spread.