Belmont Bruins at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Free Prediction 12/28/19

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It will be a showdown between two sensational offenses when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4) meet the Belmont Bruins (8-4) at E.A. Diddle Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Belmont Bruins vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Hilltoppers were beaten by the Rhode Island Rams, 86-82, while the Bruins got blown out by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 92-72.

Western Kentucky was led by Carson Williams, who had 26 points. Meanwhile, Tyler Scanlon played a key role for Belmont with 20 points and eight rebounds.

The Bruins won the lone game between these two teams last season, 80-74. The Bruins’ 14.9 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Hilltoppers, who had a rate of 19.1. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Western Kentucky does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 22nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.294), but Belmont is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 14th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.146).

Belmont Bruins at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Belmont averages 28.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. Western Kentucky ranks 198th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
  • The Hilltoppers rank 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bruins rank 119th (7.0).
  • Western Kentucky ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Belmont ranks 74th (3.2).
  • The Bruins rank 48th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Hilltoppers rank 226th (32.5).
  • Belmont ranks fourth in assists per game (18.1) while Western Kentucky ranks 158th (11.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.0, up from 13.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hilltoppers have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).