Murray State vs Belmont Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Murray State Racers and the Belmont Bruins meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Curb Event Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Murray State Racers vs. Belmont Bruins prediction.

Murray State Racers Recap

The Murray State Racers come into this game looking to shake off a 70-65 loss to Illinois State last time out to sit at 16-6 this season. After this game, Murray State will head home for a game against UIC.

Racers Lose 3rd In A Row

Javon Jackson leads the Racers in scoring with 17.3 PPG along with 2.8 APG while Fred King has 12.8 PPG with 8.7 RPG to lead the Racers in rebounding. Roman Domon has 12.4 PPG with 4.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Murray State up to this point in the year. Mason Miller has 7.7 PPG with 3.9 RPG and JJ Traynor also has 8.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Brayden Shorter has 6.7 PPG while Layne Taylor has 8.5 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 3.9 APG to lead the Racers in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Murray State is averaging 87.8 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 37.3% from three and 76% from the foul line this season.

Belmont Bruins Recap

The Belmont Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 78-77 win over Valparaiso last time out to sit at 19-3 this season. After this game, Belmont will head home for a game against Drake.

Bruins Win 6 Straight

Tyler Lundblade leads the Bruins in scoring with 16.4 PPG along with 2.6 RPG while Sam Orme has 13 PPG with 6.4 RPG and Drew Scharnowski has 11.7 PPG with 6.8 RPG to lead the Bruins in rebounding. Nik McClain’s added 10.4 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 6.3 APG to lead Belmont in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Belmont so far this season. Brigham Rogers has chipped in 8.2 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Jabez Jenkins has 8.9 PPG with 5 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Belmont is averaging 83.4 PPG on 51% shooting from the field, 39.2% from three and 67.1% from the foul line so far this season.

Murray State Racers @ Belmont Bruins Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won each of its last 14 Saturday home games.
• Murray State has lost each of its last four games at Curb Event Center.
• Belmont has won the first half in each of its last 16 night games.

Why the Murray State Racers will win

• Murray State has won 12 of its last 15 games.
• Murray State has won the first half in each of its last five Saturday games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Belmont’s last 17 night games have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
• Forty-nine of Murray State’s last 51 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.

Murray State Racers vs. Belmont Bruins Prediction

I’m on Murray State with the points. I get the case to be made for Belmont at home, as the Bruins are the hotter team, but from a talent perspective I think this is still a battle between the two best teams in the MVC, and even with Belmont on this win streak, they’ve played in a couple of close games over that stretch and I think Murray State could keep it close and potentially win outright. Give me Murray State and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Murray State +4.5