Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois Salukis Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-17-2026

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Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois Salukis Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1-17-2026

In their final game, the Belmont Bruins defeated Valparaiso by a score of 78-74, and they were able to take the victory back to their home field. The game was won by Belmont, who finished with a field goal percentage of 56.1% (32 of 57) and eight of their twenty attempts at three-point shots having been successful. Six out of six shots that the Bruins took from the charity stripe were successful, giving them a perfect score of one hundred percent. When it came to the number of rebounds they collected, they had a total of 24, with four of those being of the offensive sort. Furthermore, they were responsible for 17 assists during the game, while also causing the opposing side to commit 11 turnovers and stealing three balls. With regard to the defense, Belmont allowed the other team to shoot 43.5% from the field, which was accomplished by shooting 27 of 62 shots. In the course of this encounter, Valparaiso had a total of 16 assists and five steals. Additionally, Valparaiso attempted to win a rejection despite collecting 27 rebounds (10 offensive and 17 defensive), but they were unsuccessful. As a result of converting eight of fifteen free throw attempts, Valparaiso ended with a free throw percentage of 53.3%. In addition, they were successful in 12 of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc. The Bruins concluded the game with 15 fouls, while Valparaiso finished with 11 fouls. This is crucial information to consider when discussing fouls.

Jabez Jenkins is an individual who made a contribution to the performance of the matchup. Through eight of twelve shots, he was able to tally up 17 points. He played for a total of 35 minutes and also grabbed four rebounds during that time. During the game, he had a field goal percentage of 66.7% and three assists.

Belmont enters the court with a record of 16-3 for the season they are currently playing in. While shooting 51.3% from the field, they are averaging 83.1 points per game, which places them 76th in the USA (national average). As of right now, the Boston Bruins have a 39.4% 3-point shooting percentage (194 of 493) and a 67.7% free throw percentage. After averaging 38.4 rebounds per game and having 342 assists for the season, Belmont is currently ranked 12th in college basketball in terms of passing. Additionally, the team has a passing percentage of 342 assists. The average number of times they turn the ball over in a game is 13.4, and they commit 17.0 fouls on a nightly basis as a team.

While playing defense, the Bruins are able to cause 13.1 turnovers per game and get 17.6 fouls. This is a significant accomplishment for the team. The percentage of shots from beyond the perimeter that they allow their opponents to make is 32.6%, and they are rated 91st in Division I in terms of points per game (69.9). The Boston Bruins are allowing their opponents to shoot at a rate of 38.5% (452 of 1,175), and they are also giving up 33.6 boards per game as a team. With 241 assists allowed throughout the season, they are ranked 224th in college basketball when it comes to giving up assists.

When the Southern Illinois Salukis played Drake in their most recent game, they were defeated by a score of 76-73, which was the final official result. Drake was able to haul down 41 rebounds altogether, seven of which were on the offensive glass, thanks to Southern Illinois’s ability to let him to do so. They shot 8 out of 34 from beyond the arc, which resulted in a 23.5% shooting percentage, and they concluded this game with a 72.0% free throw shooting percentage, shooting 18 out of 25 from the line. Drake was able to convert 25 of 62 attempts from the field, which resulted in the Salukis having a shooting percentage of 40.3% in this contest. As the game came to a close, the Salukis finished with a field goal percentage of 36.0%, having shot 27 times and making 75 shots from the field. When it came to shots from beyond the arc, Southern Illinois was successful in three of their twenty-six attempts, which is 11.5% of their total. For a percentage of 66.7%, they were successful in burying sixteen of those. During the game, Drake was called for 19 fouls, which resulted in the Salukis having to go to the free throw line for a comprehensive total of 24 tries. In addition, they committed eight turnovers of the ball while accumulating ten steals during the game. When all was said and done, the Salukis finished the game with a total of 44 rebounds, which included 30 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds.

As a substitute pitcher for the Salukis, Damien Mayo Jr. pitched in the game. Within the span of his 33 minutes on the court, he not only tallied up 17 points but also picked up 5 assists during the game. He was able to make 8 of 14 shots, which gave him a 57.1% shooting percentage, and he also grabbed one rebound throughout the game.

So far in this season, Southern Illinois has a record of 8-10 in terms of wins and losses. The Salukis are currently ranked 96th in collegiate basketball with a field goal percentage of 47.1%, which is the offensive unit’s current percentage. Through the course of the season, Southern Illinois has scored 1,378 points (76.6 per game), and they have grabbed 38.9 boards per game. On average, they are dishing out assists 14.1 times per game, which places them 202nd in Division 1, while they are turning the ball over 12.9 times per game. Every every game, the Salukis are committing 18.8 personal fouls, and they are successful from the free throw line 66.1% of the time.

When it comes to points per game (PPG) allowed, the Salukis are placed 186th in college basketball with a score of 73.5. The average number of turnovers they force each night is 13.3, and they have allowed teams to shoot 42.3% from the field, which ranks 116th in the college basketball rankings. The defense of Southern Illinois allows 31.0% of their opponents to make three-point shots (139 of 448), and their opponents are successful in 69.0% of their attempts from the free throw line. In terms of defensive performance, they have a nightly average of 14.0 assists and 35.9 boards, which places them 235th and 267th, respectively, in the categories of assists and boards.

✅ Our Belmont Bruins vs Southern Illinois Salukis Pick: Belmont

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