Expect a shootout when the Murray State Racers (17-5, 10-0 OVC) challenge the Belmont Bruins (16-7, 7-3 OVC) at Curb Event Center. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Murray State Racers vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bruins defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 78-64, while the Racers easily got past the SIUE Cougars 74-55.
Murray State played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (below their season average of 0.547) and a free throw rate of 0.273 (below their season average of 0.297). For those same stats, SIUE had marks of 0.347 and 0.194, respectively. The Bruins, on the other hand, forced 22 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.571 (above their season average of 0.556). Belmont rallied around Tyler Scanlon, who had 19 points. Meanwhile, KJ Williams played well for Murray State, putting up 20 points and 15 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Tevin Brown led the Racers to an 85-75 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Making free throws was one of Murray State’s biggest advantages. They were 19-23 (82.6 percent), while the Bruins were just 5-12 (41.7 percent).
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Belmont ranks 27th in offensive efficiency and Murray State is 55th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Racers are among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 11th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.296). The Bruins, meanwhile, rank 38th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.174.
Murray State Racers vs. Belmont Bruins Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Murray State ranks 254th (18.3).
- The Bruins average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. The Racers rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Racers rank ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while the Bruins rank 201st (36.7).
- Murray State ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Belmont ranks 96th (11.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
- The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, down from 12.8 for the season.
