Murray State vs Belmont Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Murray State vs Belmont prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Murray State Racers Betting Preview

The Murray State Racers are 15-15 (9-10) this year after they defeated Indiana State by a score of 85-75 in their last game. Murray State trailed 40-39 at halftime, but they outscored Indiana State by a total of 46-35 in the second half in the win. The Racers shot 44.4% from the field, 38.9% on three pointers, and 73.2% on free throws in the game. Terence Harcum led Murray State with 25 points and one rebound, while JaCobi Wood added 14 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Racers lost to Bradley by a score of 85-83, but did beat Southern Illinois by a score of 62-60 before that. Murray State has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the MVC standings with a 9-10 record. Murray State has scored 72.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.6 points against per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. JaCobi Wood is averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Terence Harcum is averaging 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Murray State is shooting 43.8% from the field, 72% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Belmont Bruins Betting Preview

The Belmont Bruins are 20-10 (12-7) this season after they defeated Missouri State by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Belmont led 34-24 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 41-40 in the second half. The Bruins shot 47.4% from the field, 41.4% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Tyler Lundblade led Belmont with 22 points and two rebounds, while Jonathan Pierre added 13 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins defeated Indiana State by a score of 77-75, but did lose to Northern Iowa by a score of 82-75 before that. Belmont has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the MVC standings with a 12-7 record. Belmont has scored 80.7 points per game and they have allowed 78.3 points against per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Jonathan Pierre is averaging 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Carter Whitt is averaging 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this year. Belmont is shooting 46.9% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 39.1% on three pointers this season. 

Why Belmont will beat Murray State

• Belmont has won 12 of its last 13 day games at Curb Event Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Murray State has lost four of its last five day games.
• Murray State has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Curb Event Center.

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Murray State vs Belmont Prediction 

Belmont comes into this matchup already locked in as the #4 seed for the MVC Tournament, but they will look to finish the regular season strong at home here. The Bruins have won three of their last four games and they are scoring over 80 points per game this year. Murray State is still playing for seeding for the conference tourney, but they are 2-4 in their last six road games. Belmont won the first meeting with Murray State by a score of 95-77 and while they are the better offensive team, their defense is allowing over 78 points against per game. I do think Murray State will be more focused to start this game, but they haven’t been great on the road and I think Belmont will get the win.