NCAAB · Final

Belmont Edges Drake in Close NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Knapp Center

Belmont Bruins 78, Drake Bulldogs 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Belmont Bruins vs Drake Bulldogs?

Belmont Bruins beat Drake Bulldogs 78-76 at Knapp Center on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Belmont Bruins vs Drake Bulldogs?

Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Knapp Center, the Belmont Bruins narrowly defeated the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 78-76. This contest showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Belmont improving their record to 16-3 while Drake fell to 8-10 on the season. The game was marked by a series of lead changes and intense moments, particularly in the second half, which kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Belmont entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and averaging 82.2 points scored per game, while allowing 73.1 points. Their latest victory against the Northern Iowa Panthers on January 8, 2026, where they won 78-65, added to their momentum. In contrast, Drake struggled with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, averaging 75.1 points scored but allowing 75.9 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy loss to the Bradley Braves, 66-93, just two days prior to this game.

At home, Drake had a record of 3-4, while Belmont performed well away from home with a 5-1 record. This disparity in performance added to the intrigue of the matchup. Historically, Drake had the upper hand in their previous meetings, winning both encounters in the 2025 season, including a 57-50 victory on March 8 and a commanding 65-46 win on December 29.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide information on any affected players for either team, which means both squads likely fielded their full rosters for this critical game. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Belmont with a spread of 4.5 points. The total points line was set at 148.5, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring affair.

The conditions in the Knapp Center were conducive to an exciting game, with the atmosphere charged as fans supported their teams. As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of pivotal scoring plays in the second half. Notably, Owen Larson made a crucial layup followed by a free throw, putting Belmont ahead at critical moments. The back-and-forth scoring culminated in a driving layup by Sam Orme, which ultimately secured the victory for Belmont.

Overall, this fixture was significant not only for the standings but also for the rivalry and history between the two teams. Belmont's ability to secure a win on the road against a previously dominant Drake team adds another layer to their season, while Drake will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BEL -4.5	148.5 o -105 / u -115	Belmont Bruins -175 · Drake Bulldogs +145

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Leaders

PointsEli Shetlar26Drake Bulldogs
AssistsOwen Larson4Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsIsaiah Carr6Drake Bulldogs
PointsTyler Lundblade15Belmont Bruins
AssistsJack Smiley4Belmont Bruins
ReboundsDrew Scharnowski10Belmont Bruins

Recent form

Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L175.1 scored · 75.9 allowed per game3-4 at home

L66-93at Bradley BravesJan 8
W74-72vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 4
L56-73vs Illinois State RedbirdsDec 30
W66-65at Evansville Purple AcesDec 21
L72-81at Murray State RacersDec 19
L94-99vs North Dakota State BisonDec 13
L69-74vs UAB BlazersDec 6
W108-57vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 3
W84-74vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 29
L62-71vs LSU TigersNov 29

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 7-3Streak W182.2 scored · 73.1 allowed per game5-1 away

W78-65at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 8
L67-68vs Southern Illinois SalukisJan 4
W88-78vs Bradley BravesJan 2
L80-81at Indiana State SycamoresDec 30
W84-58at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 20
W83-78at Evansville Purple AcesDec 17
W87-84vs UIC FlamesDec 13
W83-62at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersDec 7
L76-84vs Richmond SpidersDec 4
W96-73at Charleston CougarsNov 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Belmont Bruins	Drake Bulldogs
Field goals	24-63	25-57
Field goal %	38	44
Three-pointers	11-37	17-38
Three-point %	30	45
Free throws	19-25	9-14
Free throw %	76	64
Rebounds	43	33
Offensive rebounds	16	8
Defensive rebounds	27	25
Assists	14	16
Steals	14	6
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	14	17
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	16
Fast-break points	20	12
Points in the paint	26	12
Fouls	19	24
Largest lead	2	25
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	4	91

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-50Owen Larson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alia assists)
2nd Half27-50Eoin Dillon makes driving layup (Drew Scharnowski assists)
2nd Half28-50Sam Orme makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-53Eli Shetlar makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alia assists)
2nd Half30-53Sam Orme makes layup
2nd Half33-53Sam Orme makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Lundblade assists)
2nd Half36-53Eoin Dillon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half36-55Isaiah Carr makes layup
2nd Half36-58Jaehshon Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half37-58Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-58Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-58Tyler Lundblade makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half44-58Tyler Lundblade makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half47-58Eoin Dillon makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half49-58Eoin Dillon makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half49-61Owen Larson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Okku Federiko assists)
2nd Half52-61Tyler Lundblade makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half55-61Jack Smiley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Eoin Dillon assists)
2nd Half56-61Isaiah West makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-61Isaiah West makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-61Isaiah West makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half60-64Jalen Quinn makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
2nd Half60-65Isaiah Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-65Drew Scharnowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-65Drew Scharnowski makes 3-foot dunk (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half63-68Eli Shetlar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Carr assists)
2nd Half64-68Eoin Dillon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-68Drew Scharnowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-68Drew Scharnowski makes layup (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half68-68Jabez Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-71Owen Larson makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half71-71Eoin Dillon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaiah West assists)
2nd Half71-73Owen Larson makes layup
2nd Half71-74Owen Larson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half72-74Sam Orme makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-74Isaiah West makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-74Isaiah West makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-74Jabez Jenkins makes layup (Eoin Dillon assists)
2nd Half76-76Owen Larson makes 14-foot jumper (Eli Shetlar assists)
2nd Half78-76Sam Orme makes driving layup (Tyler Lundblade assists)