Lipscomb vs Bellarmine Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lipscomb vs Bellarmine Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 16th, at the Knights Hall. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bisons’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Knights’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lipscomb

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bellarmine

-Recent betting trends in games played between Lipscomb and Bellarmine

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bisons and Knights. 

Strong Win for Lipscomb

Lipscomb has played well for the most part and they sure looked good in the last game. Lipscomb faced off against West Georgia and they were able to secure the 86-67 victory. At halftime against West Georgia, they were down 38-33, but in the second half they scored 53 points and that was enough for the win. 

Lipscomb sits with an 11-6 record and they have gone 8-4-3 against the spread. As a favorite this season they are 7-2 straight up while as an underdog they have gone 2-4. Lipscomb is averaging 78.9 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 87th in the league while the defense is ranked 61st. Jacob Ognacevic has been the top player averaging 10.4 points while shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Lipscomb Will Beat Bellarmine

• Bellarmine has lost each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Lipscomb has won each of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
• Lipscomb has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Bellarmine Has Problems

Bellarmine has had some major problems heading into this game and they really struggled in the last game. Bellarmine faced off against North Florida and they scored 83 points while the defense gave up 98 points. Jack Karasinski was the top player putting up 27 points, two assists, and one rebound. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points and the offense wasn’t the problem it was the lack of playing any sort of defense that led them down. 

Bellarmine sits with a 3-14 record overall and they have gone 4-12 against the spread. They are averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 80.1 points per game. They are shooting 46.28 percent from the field which is 115th in the league. Guard Billy Smith has been the top player averaging 13.3 points while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Lipscomb vs Bellarmine Prediction

It doesn’t matter that Lipscomb is on the road, they are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Lipscomb’s defense is giving p only 66.9 points per game and their defense is going to really step up here. Look for not many shots to be falling for Bellarminer. Lipscomb is going to end up cruising here with their offense and they will end up winning in blowout fashion. Back Lipscomb against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Lipscomb -15.5