Valparaiso vs Belmont Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Valparaiso Beacons and the Belmont Bruins meet Tuesday 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 Valparaiso Beacons vs. Belmont Bruins prediction.

Valparaiso Beacons Recap

The Valparaiso Beacons come into this game looking to bounce back from a 92-79 loss at the hands of Murray State in their last matchup to sit at 8-9 on the year. After this game, Valparaiso will head home for a game against Northern Iowa.

Beacons Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Owen Dease leads the Beacons in scoring with 13.5 PPG along with 3.4 RPG while JT Pettigrew has 11.8 PPG with 5.7 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Valparaiso so far this season. Rakim Chaney has 9.9 PPG with 3.3 RPG and a team-high 2.9 APG to lead the Beacons in assists while Brody Whitaker has 7.6 PPG with 2.8 RPG and Shon Tupuola has 6.8 PPG with a team-high 6.8 RPG to lead Valpo in rebounding. As a team, Valparaiso is averaging 71.8 PPG on 40.9% shooting from the field, 31.5% from three and 72.9% from the foul line this season.

Belmont Bruins Recap

The Belmont Bruins come into this game looking to add on to their 78-76 win over Drake last time out to sit at 15-3 this season. After this game, Belmont will head on the road for a game against Southern Illinois.

Bruins Win Back-To-Back Games

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.

Valparaiso Beacons @ Belmont Bruins Betting Trends: January 13, 2026

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won seven of its last eight games against Valparaiso.
• Valparaiso has lost each of its last five road games.
• Belmont has won the first half in each of its last 13 night games.

Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win

• The road team has won each of Belmont’s last three games.
• Belmont has lost three of its last four night games at Curb Event Center following a road win.
• Valparaiso has won the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Valparaiso’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Six of Belmont’s last seven home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Belmont ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.6).
• Belmont ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.2%).
• Valparaiso ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• Valparaiso ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.4).

Valparaiso Beacons vs. Belmont Bruins Prediction

I’m on the Bruins here laying the points. I get the case to be made for Valparaiso catching points as the Beacons have been surprisingly competitive in my opinion. However, Belmont for me coming into the year was one of the teams to beat in the MVC and I just think there’s a clear gap between these two teams and at home, Belmont shows that here. Give me Belmont.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Belmont -11.5