The Belmont Bruins (9-2) are 2.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a five-game win streak when they host the UC Irvine Anteaters (9-1) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Curb Event Center Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is 152.5 in the matchup.
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UC Irvine Cover -2.5 vs Belmont -109
UC Irvine vs. Belmont betting lines
- UC Irvine moneyline odds to win: -133
- Belmont moneyline odds to win: +112
- Spread: UC Irvine (-2.5)
- Total: 152.5
UC Irvine statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home last season, UC Irvine owned a worse record against the spread (6-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (10-6-0).
- The Anteaters went over the over/under more consistently at home last season, hitting the over in 10 of 12 home matchups (83.3%). In road games, they hit the over in six of 16 games (37.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UC Irvine won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to road games (.700) last year.
Last season stats
- With 77.6 points scored per game and 68.3 points allowed last year, the Anteaters were 70th in the nation offensively and 71st on defense.
- At 34.9 rebounds per game and 29.9 rebounds conceded, UC Irvine was 52nd and 77th in college basketball, respectively, last season.
- Last season the Anteaters were ranked 45th in the nation in assists with 15.5 per game.
UC Irvine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-3-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 2-7-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (177th in nation) | 37.8 (10th) | 36.1 (53rd) | 29.3 (86th) | 16.2 (66th) | 12.7 (269th) |
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Belmont statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Belmont performed better at home (8-5-0) than on the road (6-9-0) last season.
- Looking at the over/under, Bruins games went over four of 13 times at home (30.8%) and seven of 15 away (46.7%) last year.
- In 2023-24 when moneyline underdogs, the Bruins had a better winning percentage at home (.333, 1-2 record) than away (.308, 4-9).
Last season stats
- Last season the Bruins put up 77.9 points per game (65th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 75.5 points per contest (281st-ranked).
- With 31.7 rebounds per game, Belmont ranked 201st in the nation. It ceded 33.1 rebounds per contest, which ranked 273rd in college basketball.
- The Bruins put up 15.3 assists per game, which ranked them 50th in the country.
Belmont betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 2-0-0)
- O-U-P: 8-2-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.5 (50th in nation) | 45.7 (302nd) | 33.8 (140th) | 32.1 (242nd) | 17.7 (25th) | 10.6 (94th) |
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