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Belmont vs Indiana State Prediction 12/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Belmont Bruins | Indiana State Sycamores |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-1 | 7-6 |
| Where | Hulman Center, Terre Haute, IN | |
| When | Monday, December 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores enter Monday’s contest with a 7–6 win‑loss record. The Sycamores have compiled wins over Milwaukee, Southern Indiana, Eureka and the Milwaukee Panthers, while dropping games to Charlotte, Duke, Illinois State and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. More recently, in the Indiana State Sycamores 85–65 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds last week, forward Indiana State Ian Scott tallied 20 points (6 of 10 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds and 1 assist.The Indiana State Sycamores average 71.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field and 29.5 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Sycamores are allowing opponents 74.7 points per contest. It should also be noted that Indiana State has been competitive at home in 2025. More specifically, the Sycamores are 5–1 record at the Hulman Center this season.
Senior forward Ian Scott leads the Indiana State Sycamores frontcourt averaging 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Junior guard Camp Wagner contributes perimeter scoring averaging 12.9 points per contest. Guard Sterling Young adds additional backcourt versatility averaging 9.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
Belmont Bruins Betting Preview
The Belmont Bruins enter Monday evening’s contest with a 12–1 overall record, including a 2–0 mark in conference play. The Bruins have amassed wins over UC Irvine, Illinois‑Chicago, Evansville, Middle Tennessee and the Air Force Falcons, while losing to Richmond Spiders earlier this month. In the Belmont Bruins 84–58 victory over the UC Irvine Anteaters nine days ago, Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski accumulated 14 points (4 of 6 shooting from the field), 9 rebounds and 3 assists showcasing his ability in the paint.The Belmont Bruins average 84.5 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the field (5th in the nation) and 41.4 percent shooting from behind the arc (6th in country) per game. The Bruins are allowing opponents 69.8 points per contest.
Senior guard Tyler Lundblade leads the Belmont Bruins averaging 15.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.5 steals per game, while forward Brigham Rogers provides interior scoring and rebounding, averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest. Forward Drew Scharnowski adds 11 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores Will Win
• Home court advantage. The Indiana State Sycamores are 5–1 at the Hulman Center this season.• Interior production. Senior forward Ian Scott leads the Indiana State Sycamores frontcourt averaging 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Why the Belmont Bruins Will Win
• Quality frontcourt play. Forward Drew Scharnowski averages 11 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.• Offensive efficiency. The Belmont Bruins average 84.5 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the field (5th in the nation) and 41.4 percent shooting from behind the arc (6th in country) per game.
• Momentum. The Belmont Bruins enter tomorrow’s contest on a four‑game winning streak.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Belmont Bruins Prediction
This matchup features the Belmont Bruins elite offensive efficiency against an Indiana State team that has been strong at home and shoots well from the field. Look for the Sycamores to lean on Ian Scott’s interior scoring and Camp Wagner’s perimeter shooting, while the Bruins will counter with Tyler Lundblade’s scoring.Indiana State has been competitive at home, but Belmont’s offensive profile, assist rate, and shooting efficiency present a difficult matchup for a Sycamores team that has struggled defensively at times this season. If Belmont maintains its ball movement and continues to shoot at a high percentage, the Bruins should be able to win this contest. With that said, I like the Indiana State Sycamores plus the 9.5 points in this game.
