Eastern Kentucky vs Bellarmine Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs Bellarmine prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th at Knights Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 17-11 (11-4) this year after they defeated Lipscomb by a score of 66-57 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky led 34-27 at halftime and they held Lipscomb to just 30 points in the second half in the win. The Colonels shot 45% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Devontae Blanton led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Turner Buttry added 12 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Colonels defeated Queens by a score of 86-80 and West Georgia by a score of 95-73. Eastern Kentucky has won eight games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the ASUN standings with an 11-4 record. Eastern Kentucky has scored 78.9 points per game and they have allowed 75.4 points per game, while also averaging 37.9 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, while Mayar Wol is averaging 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42.6% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 4-24 (1-14) this season after they defeated Austin Peay by a score of 94-68 in their last game. Bellarmine led 50-19 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 49 points in the second half. The Knights shot 62.1% from the field, 52.6% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 23 points and four rebounds, while Landin Hacker added 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Knights lost to West Georgia by a score of 81-76 and Queens by a score of 92-87. Bellarmine has lost 17 of their last 18 games and they are currently last in the ASUN standings with a 1-14 record. Bellarmine has scored 73.0 points per game and they have allowed 80.8 points per game, while also averaging 29.5 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Jack Karasinski is averaging 16.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Billy Smith is averaging 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Bellarmine is shooting 46.6% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 36.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Eastern Kentucky will beat Bellarmine

• Bellarmine has lost 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has won each of its last eight games against the ASUN Conference.
• Eastern Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last five night games against Bellarmine.

Eastern Kentucky vs Bellarmine Prediction 

Bellarmine was able to snap their long losing streak with a win over Austin Peay in their last game and they will be back at home for this contest. The Knights are shooting 46.6% from the field this year, but they are allowing over 80 points per game and are not a good rebounding team. Eastern Kentucky is one of the top teams in the ASUN this year, they have won eight games in a row, and they just beat Lipscomb in their last game. The Colonels are rolling right now and I expect that to continue here, as the Bellarmine defense continues to struggle. Take EKU in this game.