Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 6th at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 13-18 (7-11) this season after they defeated Jacksonville by a score of 82-79 in their last game. Bellarmine led 47-32 at halftime, but they were outscored 47-35 in the second half in the close win. The Knights shot 52% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 31 points and five rebounds, while Brian Waddell added 15 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Bellarmine defeated Austin Peay by a score of 111-97, but lost to North Alabama by a score of 73-68 before that. The Knights have scored 80.3 points per game with 28.0 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.5 points against per game this season. Jack Karasinski is averaging 21.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Brian Waddell is averaging 15.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Knights. Bellarmine is shooting 52.1% from the field, 79.4% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this season. 

Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview

The Central Arkansas Bears are 20-11 (15-3) this year after they defeated Queens by a score of 84-79 in their last game. Central Arkansas led 31-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 55-53 in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 46% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Camren Hunter led Central Arkansas with 30 points and eight rebounds, while Javion Guy-King added 18 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Central Arkansas defeated Austin Peay by a score of 93-88, but lost to FGCU by a score of 75-71 before that. The Bears have scored 80.5 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.4 points against per game this season. Camren Hunter is averaging 19.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Ty Robinson is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Bears. Central Arkansas is shooting 45.6% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this year. 

Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas Prediction 

Central Arkansas comes into this matchup after tying for first in the ASUN standings and they have won 13 of their last 14 games. The Bears are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last four. Bellarmine has won two in a row, but they were just 7-11 in conference play this year. The Knights are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last four. Both teams have been solid on offense recently and this Bellarmine defense is not good, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 156.5