The Crusaders will play the Bruins on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Belmont are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Valparaiso currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Belmont is 99.33.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Belmont - Belmont meets Valparaiso boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 4th (0.333) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Belmont now standing 2nd (0.714) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.471 overall win percentage, with Belmont matching up with a 0.833 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 8-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Belmont has tallied a 15-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Greetings, basketball fans! The Valparaiso wizards with an 8-9 record are facing the Belmont beings, who stand at 15-3. Conference records matter, as they determine tournament seeds. Valparaiso is 2-4 in the Missouri Valley, while Belmont is 5-2.
Valparaiso is on a losing streak, while Belmont has won their last 2 games. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team prevail on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026!
Best Crusaders at Bruins Odds
| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Belmont |
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Belmont |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Belmont is a -10.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +10.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Belmont is a -625 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +450 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Valparaiso
Belmont
1/13/26 7:30pm EST | +10.5 -110-10.5 -110 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Belmont - Belmont bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Belmont favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Belmont Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Valparaiso
Belmont
First to 5 Points
1/13/26 7:30pm EST | +118-165Bet |
Valparaiso
Belmont
First to 10 Points
1/13/26 7:30pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Valparaiso
Belmont
First to 15 Points
1/13/26 7:30pm EST | +155-220Bet |
Valparaiso
Belmont
Game to Overtime
1/13/26 7:30pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Belmont | 22-4 | 0.846 | 10-2 | 10-2 | 12-3 | - | 0.800 | L1 |
| Valparaiso | 13-12 | 0.520 | 10-4 | 3-8 | 7-7 | +4.5 | 0.500 | W2 |
Valparaiso & Belmont Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Belmont Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Belmont YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Belmont Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Valparaiso vs Belmont College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Valparaiso vs Belmont Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Valparaiso vs Belmont Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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