Bellarmine vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bellarmine vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  February 26th, at the Alico Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Knights’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bellarmine

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FGCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Bellarmine and Florida Gulf Coast

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

Bellarmine Fell Just Short

Bellarmine faced off against Stetson in the last game, and they fell short. Bellarmine scored 67 points, but the defense gave up 69 points. The defense gave up 38 points in the second half, and the defense let them down. Guard Billy Smith had a strong game, putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Five different players put up at least 10 points. Myles Watkins put up 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago, Eastern Kentucky, Bellarmine scored 80 points, and they ended up winning by six points. Three games ago against Austin Peay, the offense scored 94 points, and they will need another strong offensive game. 

Bellarmine was good a few seasons back, but this year has been nothing but a disappointment. They sit with a 5-25 record overall and have gone 11-18 against the spread. Bellarmine is averaging 73 points, while their defense is giving up 80.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 349th, and they will need to make some defensive stops for any chance in this game. Jack Karasinski has been the top player for Bellarmine, averaging 15.8 points while shooting 53.9 percent from the field. 

Florida Gulf Coast Looks for Fourth Straight Win

Florida Gulf Coast has won three games in a row, and they have all kinds of confidence. Two games ago against Stetson, they won 83-80, and in the last game against North Florida, they secured an 86-82 victory. Keeshawn Kellman had a huge game, putting up 29 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. All five starters scored in double figures, and they only had six points off the bench. 

FGCU currently sits with a 17-13 record overall, and they have gone 16-14 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 9-4 straight up. The Eagles are averaging 72.5 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 229th, but in the last few games, it has led them to success. Dallion Johnson is averaging 14.7 points while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why FGCU Will Beat Bellarmine

• Bellarmine has lost each of its last 19 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida Gulf Coast has won eight of its last nine games at Alico Arena.
• Florida Gulf Coast has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against the ASUN Conference.

Bellarmine vs Florida Gulf Coast Prediction

Give me Florida Gulf Coast to put on a show here. Bellarmine’s defense is giving up 80.1 points per game, and they will have some major issues playing any defense here. Florida Gulf Coast is coming off a game where they scored 86 points, and they will finish well over that number here. FGCU is going to push the pace, and Stetson is going to have no answer. I wouldn’t be shocked if Florida Gulf Coast ended up with over 95 points here. Back Florida Gulf Coast against the spread.