Austin Peay vs Bellarmine Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Austin Peay vs Bellarmine prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th at Knights Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview

The Austin Peay Governors are 12-15 (7-7) this year after they defeated Stetson by a score of 76-63 in their last game. Austin Peay led 38-31 at halftime and held Stetson to just 32 points in the second half in the win. The Governors shot 50% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. LJ Thomas led Austin Peay with 22 points and four assists, while Isaac Haney added 18 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Governors defeated Florida Gulf Coast by a score of 73-60 and Central Arkansas by a score of 90-67. Austin Peay has won three games in a row and they are currently seventh in the ASUN standings with a 7-7 record. Austin Peay has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.9 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. LJ Thomas is averaging 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Sai Witt is averaging 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game this year. Austin Peay is shooting 41.5% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 3-24 (0-14) this season after they lost to West Georgia by a score of 81-76 in their last game. Bellarmine led 42-34 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Knights shot 46.9% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 13 points and two assists, while Kenyon Goodin added 12 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Knights lost to Queens by a score of 92-87 and Jacksonville by a score of 73-64. Bellarmine has lost 17 games in a row and they are currently last in the ASUN standings with an 0-14 record. Bellarmine has scored 72.2 points per game and they have allowed 81.2 points per game, while also averaging 29.4 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jack Karasinski is averaging 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Billy Smith is averaging 14.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Bellarmine is shooting 46% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bellarmine will beat Austin Peay

• The home team has won six of Austin Peay’s last seven games.
• Austin Peay has lost eight of its last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in five of Bellarmine’s last six games.

Austin Peay vs Bellarmine Prediction 

Bellarmine comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season, as they are 0-14 in the ASUN, but they will be at home for this game. The Knights are shooting 46% from the field this year and they have scored 76+ points in four of their last five games, but they have allowed 81+ points in four of their last five. Austin Peay has won three games in a row and they have allowed 63, 60, and 67 points in those three games. The Governors are shooting just 41.5% from the field this season and they are 1-4 in their last five road games. I know Bellarmine has really struggled defensively, but their offense has been solid and I don’t trust Austin Peay on the road. Take Bellarmine with the points at home.