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Southern Illinois vs. Belmont prediction: Belmont favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Southern Illinois vs Belmont predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET as Southern Illinois takes on Belmont in men's college basketball action at Curb Event Center Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Belmont as the most likely winner of the Southern Illinois vs. Belmont game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Southern Illinois vs. Belmont prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Southern Illinois and Belmont 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Belmont a 73% chance of beating Southern Illinois. Our predicted final score has Belmont winning 82-75.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Southern Illinois and Belmont each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Southern Illinois vs. Belmont odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Southern Illinois | Belmont |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-102) | -6.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -300 |
| Total | o158.5 (-115) | u158.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Southern Illinois vs. Belmont picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Southern Illinois +6.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Southern Illinois | +260 |
| Total | Under 158.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 158.5 total points.
Southern Illinois vs. Belmont game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Belmont and Southern Illinois at Curb Event Center Arena is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Southern Illinois vs. Belmont
- Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Curb Event Center Arena
Conclusion
We predict Belmont, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Southern Illinois on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Southern Illinois vs. Belmont insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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