| MATCHUP | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | Bellarmine Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-18 | 11-16 |
| Spread | -2.5 -105 | +2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -135 | +114 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-112) | Under 154.5 (-108) |
| Where | Knights Hall, Louisville, KY | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost to North Alabama, beat West Georgia, and they play Queens next. Eastern Kentucky has lost 6 of its last 9 games.
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are averaging 83 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Juan Cranford Jr. is averaging 12.4 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Montavious Myrick is averaging 12 points and 1.8 assists. Turner Buttry is dishing 3 assists, and MJ Williams is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview
The Bellarmine Knights lost to Austin Peay and Lipscomb, and they play North Alabama next. Bellarmine has lost 3 straight games.
The Bellarmine Knights are averaging 82.1 points on 51.4 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Jack Karasinski is averaging 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brian Waddell is averaging 14.7 points and 2.1 assists. Kenyon Goodin is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyler Doyle is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Bellarmine Knights are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Bellarmine Knights are allowing 38.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 26.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Bellarmine Knights will win
- Eastern Kentucky has lost each of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won each of Eastern Kentucky’s last six games.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win
- Bellarmine has lost each of its last nine Saturday night games against Conference opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has won each of its last six Saturday games against Bellarmine.
- Bellarmine has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 Saturday night games against the ASUN Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Bellarmine’s last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Eight of Eastern Kentucky’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Bellarmine ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- Bellarmine ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (122.7).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.8).
Eastern Kentucky vs Bellarmine Prediction
Eastern Kentucky smoked Bellarmine a month ago, but now it goes on the road, where it’s had no success this season. Eastern Kentucky has also failed to cover its last 3 games and has a bad loss to North Alabama. Bellarmine has seen 8 of its 11 wins come at home this season and is 17-8 ATS on the year. Bellarmine has been one of the best cover teams in college basketball. The line is soft. I’ll lay the bucket with the home team.