Bellarmine vs Jacksonville Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Bellarmine vs Jacksonville prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 6-12 (1-5) this season after they lost to Eastern Kentucky by a score of 89-69 in their last game. Bellarmine trailed 40-24 at halftime and they allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Knights shot 40% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Brian Waddell led Bellarmine with 15 points and three assists, while Kenyon Goodin added nine points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bellarmine lost to Lipscomb by a score of 81-71 and North Alabama by a score of 82-73. The Knights have scored 77.7 points per game with 28.7 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.3 points against per game this season. Jack Karasinski is averaging 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Brian Waddell is averaging 15.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Knights. Bellarmine is shooting 50.4% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview

The Jacksonville Dolphins are 7-12 (2-4) this year after they defeated North Alabama by a score of 90-68 in their last game. Jacksonville led 48-31 at halftime and they added 42 points in the second half for the easy win. The Dolphins shot 56% from the field, 57% on three pointers, and 89% on free throws in the game. Hayden Wood led Jacksonville with 25 points and two rebounds, while Charles Caporaso added 13 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Jacksonville lost to Central Arkansas by a score of 62-60, but did beat West Georgia by a score of 75-43 before that. The Dolphins have scored 73.1 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.7 points against per game this season. Jaylen Jones is averaging 9.8 points and 2.5 assists per game, while Hayden Wood is averaging 9.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Dolphins. Jacksonville is shooting 45.0% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Jacksonville Dolphins will win

• Bellarmine has lost each of its last 17 road games against Conference opponents.
• Jacksonville has won eight of its last nine games at Swisher Gymnasium.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Bellarmine’s last seven games.

Why the Bellarmine Knights will win

• Jacksonville has lost each of its last five night games.
• Jacksonville has lost the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bellarmine’s last 12 games have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of the last four games between Bellarmine and Jacksonville have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Bellarmine vs Jacksonville Prediction 

Bellarmine comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed at least 81 points in four of their last five. The Knights are shooting 50% from the field, but their defense isn’t even giving them a chance. Jacksonville has won two of their last three games, but they have scored 60 points or fewer in two of their last four. The Dolphins are shooting 45% from the field and they should have a slight rebounding advantage here. Take Jacksonville to find some solid offense against this Bellarmine defense, which should lead to a cover for the Dolphins.

David Racey's Pick: Jacksonville -3.5