Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament picks from proven model The 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament is just around the corner and CBS Sports' advanced computer model has simulated this year's tournament to predict the winner. The simulation took into account each team's performance throughout the regular season as well as their head-to-head matchups. According to the model, Jacksonville is favored to take down Bellarmine in their quarterfinal matchup. The Dolphins are expected to cover a 2.5-point spread and emerge victorious with an estimated final score of 74-69. This simulation has Jacksonville winning four out of five simulations against Bellarmine, with the average margin of victory being just over two points. The model's confidence in this pick is based on Jacksonville's strong performance at home, where they have won seven of their last nine games. The Dolphins are also well-rested, having had an extra day off to prepare for this matchup after finishing third in the conference standings. Bellarmine, on the other hand, has struggled on the road this season, winning just two out of five away from home. Despite their strong regular-season record, the Knights will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss in their previous outing, where they fell short against a top-ranked opponent. In terms of the over/under, our model is predicting that this game will go under 145 points. The Dolphins and Knights have both been stingy on defense, with Jacksonville allowing just 62.5 points per game and Bellarmine yielding 61.9 points per contest. Overall, while nothing is guaranteed in March Madness, the data suggests that Jacksonville has a strong chance of advancing to the semifinals with a win over Bellarmine.#Atlantic_Sun_Tournament #Jacksonville #Bellarmine #March_Madness
Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament picks from proven model The Jacksonville Dolphins and the Bellarmine Knights are set to face off in the 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament, and our advanced computer model is predicting a close contest. According to our model, which has been proven correct in its college basketball picks over the past few seasons, Jacksonville will come out on top with a 66-63 victory. The Dolphins have had a strong season, finishing with a record of 22-12 overall and 14-6 in conference play. They have shown the ability to score from anywhere on the court, led by their star guard, who is averaging over 17 points per game this season. Bellarmine, on the other hand, has had an up-and-down year, finishing with a record of 20-15 overall and 12-8 in conference play. Despite their strong regular season, the Knights have struggled against top opponents, losing four of their last five games against teams that are currently ranked in the Top 25. Jacksonville, on the other hand, has shown the ability to beat good teams, with victories over three teams that made the NCAA Tournament this year. Our model is taking into account a number of factors, including each team's recent performance, their head-to-head history, and their strength of schedule. It's also factoring in the injuries that have plagued Bellarmine throughout the season, particularly to their star big man. The Dolphins are currently listed as slight favorites at around -2 points against the Knights, with an over/under of 143 points. Given our model's prediction, we would recommend taking Jacksonville and the under in this one.#Jacksonville_Dolphins #Bellarmine_Knights #Atlantic_Sun_Tournament #NCAA_Tournament
