The Belmont Bruins (20-10, 13-6 MVC) battle the Northern Iowa Panthers (13-16, 9-10) Sunday with tip from the McLeod Center set for 12:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Belmont vs. Northern Iowa'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bruins beat the Panthers at home 76-72 on Jan. 14, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite while the Over 143 hit.
Belmont beat Indiana State 89-88 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite. The Bruins are 3-2-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games. They are 14-13-2 ATS this season.
The Panthers lost to Southern Illinois 86-63 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 6.5-point road underdog. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games and 13-15 ATS on the season.