Ball State vs Bellarmine Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Ball State vs Bellarmine prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 14th at Knights Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ball State Cardinals Betting Preview

The Ball State Cardinals are 3-6 this year after they lost to SIUE by a score of 82-69 in their last game. Ball State led 41-39 at halftime, but they were outscored 43-28 in the second half for the loss. The Cardinals shot 42.9% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Juanse Gorosito led Ball State with 17 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cardinals lost to Richmond by a score of 73-60 but did beat a non-D-1 team before that. Ball State has scored 72.3 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game this season. Jermahri Hill is averaging 16.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Ball State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 30.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 3-7 this season after they defeated Brescia by a score of 94-66 in their last game. Bellarmine led 36-29 at halftime and they scored 58 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Knights shot 53% from the field, 44.9% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Landin Hacker led Bellarmine with 21 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Knights lost to Western Carolina by a score of 86-74 and Northern Kentucky by a score of 86-70. Bellarmine has scored 75.4 points per game and they have allowed 78 points per game, while also averaging 31.7 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Ben Johnson is averaging 14.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Bellarmine is shooting 47.9% from the field, 81.8% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Ball State will beat Bellarmine

• Bellarmine has lost five of its last six home games against non-conference opponents.
• Bellarmine has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Mid-American Conference.

Ball State vs Bellarmine Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after losing their last two D-1 games, but Bellarmine will be at home for this game. The Knights are shooting 47.9% from the field, but they are allowing 78 points per game on defense. Ball State is only shooting 42.9% from the field, but they have been better defensively. Bellarmine only has one win over a D-1 team this year and I just don’t see them getting a win here with how they are playing defensively. Take Ball State in this matchup. 

David Racey's Pick: Ball State ML