Belmont plays in MVC Tournament against the Illinois State
St. Louis; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -1; over/under is 158.5
BOTTOM LINE: Belmont and Illinois State meet in the MVC Tournament.
The Bruins' record in MVC play is 13-7, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference play. Belmont ranks sixth in the MVC with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Isaiah Walker averaging 2.0.
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