Louisville (1-1) vs Bellarmine (0-4)
Game Info: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 pm (KFC Yum! Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Louisville -24.5 / Bellarmine +24.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
In this article, we will formulate a Bellarmine vs Louisville prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 19th at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview
The Bellarmine Knights are 0-4 this year after they lost to Marshall by a score of 83-62 in their last game. Bellarmine was tied at 34 at the half, but they allowed 49 points in the second half for the loss. The Knights shot 36.7% from the field, 27.8% on three-pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 20 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Knights lost to Southern Indiana, VMI, and VCU to start the season. Bellarmine has scored 66.8 points per game and they have allowed 78.5 points per game, while also averaging 29.5 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this year. Jack Karasinski is averaging 18.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Bellarmine is shooting 44.3% from the field, 80.6% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this year. Bellarmine will meet Bowling Green and Northern Kentucky after this one.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals are 1-1 this season after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 77-55 in their last game. Louisville trailed 40-26 at halftime and they only managed 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Cardinals shot 26.7% from the field, 25.6% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Reyne Smith led Louisville with 18 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Cardinals defeated Morehead State by a score of 93-45 to start the season. Louisville has scored 74 points per game and they have allowed 61 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 16 assists per game this season. Reyne Smith is averaging 15.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Louisville is shooting 36.6% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 28% on three-pointers this year.
Why Louisville will beat Bellarmine
- Bellarmine has lost each of its last 10 night games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Louisville’s last eight Tuesday night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Thirty-nine of Bellarmine’s last 45 games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Bellarmine vs Louisville Prediction
Louisville comes into this matchup playing just their third game of the season, and they will look to bounce back from that blowout loss to Tennessee last time out. The Cardinals are shooting just 36.6% from the field this year, but they did hold Morehead State to just 45 points in their season opener. Bellarmine is looking for their first win of the season and they are allowing over 78 points per game on defense. The Knights have a decent shooting percentage, but they are only scoring 66.8 points per game. I think we are going to see Louisville play a similar game to how they played against Morehead State and I like the Cardinals to win big.