Lipscomb vs Bellarmine Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Lipscomb vs Bellarmine prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 18th at Knights Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview

The Lipscomb Bisons are 16-11 (9-5) this season after they lost to Queens by a score of 87-81 in their last game. Lipscomb trailed 52-38 at halftime, but did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Bisons shot 45% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Grant Asman led Lipscomb with 16 points and three rebounds, while Charlie Williams added 12 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Lipscomb defeated Eastern Kentucky by a score of 75-61, but lost to Central Arkansas by a score of 86-78 before that. The Bisons have scored 81.1 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.4 points against per game this season. Grant Asman is averaging 14.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Ethan Duncan is averaging 11.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game for the Bisons. Lipscomb is shooting 46.1% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season. 

Bellarmine Knights Betting Preview

The Bellarmine Knights are 11-15 (6-8) this year after they lost to Austin Peay by a score of 90-70 in their last game. Bellarmine trailed 53-33 at halftime, but they did tie the second half at 37 in the loss. The Knights shot 45% from the field, 45% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Jack Karasinski led Bellarmine with 30 points and four rebounds, while Tyler Doyle added eight points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bellarmine lost to Central Arkansas by a score of 84-76, but did beat FGCU by a score of 81-65 before that. The Knights have scored 79.3 points per game with 28.0 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. Jack Karasinski is averaging 20.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Brian Waddell is averaging 14.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Knights. Bellarmine is shooting 51.6% from the field, 78.9% on free throws, and 38.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Bellarmine Knights will win

• Bellarmine has won each of its last eight night games at Knights Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Lipscomb has lost four of its last five road night games against the ASUN Conference.
• Lipscomb has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win

• Lipscomb has won six of its last seven games following a road loss.
• Bellarmine has lost 30 of its last 37 games following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Lipscomb’s last seven road games against the ASUN Conference have produced a total of 161+ points.
• Four of Bellarmine’s last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Lipscomb vs Bellarmine Prediction 

Lipscomb comes into this matchup with a 9-5 conference record, but they have lost three of their last four games. The Bisons are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 86+ points in four of their last five games. Bellarmine has dropped two in a row and they have allowed 84+ points in each of those losses. The Knights are shooting 52% from the field, but their defense is even worse than Lipscomb’s. Take the over in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: Over 158.5