Illinois State Redbirds vs Belmont Bruins – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
81:74
01/03/2026 at 17:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Chances of winning


Illinois State Redbirds
49%
Belmont Bruins
51%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
50.8% 49.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

58.3% 41.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Illinois State Redbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.8%)
  • Belmont Bruins has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Illinois State Redbirds than the current prediction. (+9.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Illinois State Redbirds, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Belmont Bruins than the current prediction. (-9.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Belmont Bruins, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Illinois State Redbirds - Belmont Bruins Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (1.8)

    1.84
    (1.86)
    6.8%
    (9.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 150.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-1)
    What is the prediction for Illinois State Redbirds - Belmont Bruins?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Illinois State (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 76:76.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Illinois State won 2.
    • Recent performances by Illinois State have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Belmont is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Belmont may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Illinois State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 777:806. (average 77.7:80.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Illinois State won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 324:294. (average 81:73.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Illinois State Redbirds - Belmont Bruins were as follows:
    24.01.2026 Belmont Bruins - Illinois State Redbirds 80:69
    07.03.2025 Belmont Bruins - Illinois State Redbirds 76:63
    29.01.2025 Illinois State Redbirds - Belmont Bruins 81:78
    04.12.2024 Belmont Bruins - Illinois State Redbirds 99:97
    23.01.2024 Illinois State Redbirds - Belmont Bruins 77:67
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