Belmont Bruins at Saint Louis Billikens Free Prediction 11/23/19

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The Belmont Bruins (4-1) and their great offense head to Saint Louis to take on the Billikens (4-1) and their tremendous defense. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.

Belmont Bruins vs. Saint Louis Billikens Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Billikens defeated the High Point Panthers 67-55, while the Bruins beat the Lipscomb Bisons 73-67.

Belmont played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 13.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.449 (below their season average of 0.596). For those same stats, Lipscomb recorded marks of 14.1 and 0.410, respectively. The Billikens, on the other hand, had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.533) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.9 (above their season average of 35.9). Saint Louis was lifted by Gibson Jimerson, who put up 25 points. Grayson Murphy, meanwhile had a good outing for Belmont, recording 12 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Billikens rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), while Belmont ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent) since the 2018-19 season. Also, the Bruins’ fourth-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 117.4) will clash against the Billikens’ 42nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 96.3).

Belmont Bruins at Saint Louis Billikens Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Belmont ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Saint Louis ranks 288th (18.8).
  • The Bruins rank 95th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Billikens rank 221st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • Saint Louis ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.3) while Belmont ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
  • The Bruins rank first in assists per game (19.5) while the Billikens rank 169th (13.2).
  • Saint Louis ranks 20th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Belmont ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).