E. ILLINOIS (6) VS BELMONT (3)
EIU won the only meeting between these two this year 84-73 in Charleston, Il. EIU won their first round game yesterday 78-66 over SIU-E while Belmont had the night off. They only had 2 player's play more than 29 minutes so I don't think that will be much of a factor in this game. The one thing that I do like with them playing last night is they got comfortable shooting in this arena. While Belmont is a good offensive team (second in the OVC in fg%) they are next to last in fg% defense. Meanwhile EIU is a solid offensive team but they do lead the OVC in fg% defense. This year in conference away games Belmont was 3-6 straight up and 1-6-1 ATS. EIU was 4-4 straight up and 6-2 ATS. The bottom line is this is just too many point's to be giving the better road team in EIU. I wouldn't be surprised if EIU pulled off the upset. Both games went over in the first round and I think this one follow's suit.
3* #573 E. ILLINOIS +7 -120
2* #573 E. ILLINOIS/#574 BELMONT O135 -110