Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine Odds, Prediction: 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament Picks The 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament kicks off with a first-round matchup between the No. 8 seed Bellarmine Knights and the No. 9 seed Jacksonville Dolphins. The winner will face top-seeded Central Arkansas in the quarterfinals on Friday. Both teams finished with identical 7-11 records in conference play, placing them in a four-team tie for seventh in the ASUN standings. Bellarmine claimed a victory in their previous meeting with Jacksonville on Jan. 22, covering the spread. The game is set for noon ET at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. DraftKings Sportsbook lists Bellarmine as 1.5-point favorites, with the total points over/under at 147.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has demonstrated strong accuracy in college basketball betting, has simulated the matchup 10,000 times. The model’s analysis suggests the over (147.5) is a strong bet, as both teams have shown offensive firepower. Bellarmine scored 111 points against Austin Peay in its regular-season finale, while Jacksonville has averaged over 84 points in three of its last four games. The model also highlights the potential for a high-scoring game, projecting 157 points total, with the over hitting 76% of the time. This aligns with the teams’ recent performance, as their January matchup totaled 147 points—exceeding the over/under of 139.5. The model’s predictions emphasize the likelihood of a close contest, with one side of the spread expected to dominate over 50% of simulations. SportsLine’s model, which has maintained a strong track record with a 23-17 record on side picks and an 11-1 run on over/under bets, provides insights into the matchup’s dynamics.#atlantic_sun_tournament #unf_arena #bellarmine_knights #jacksonville_dolphins #sportsline_projection_model
Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament picks from proven model The 2026 Atlantic Sun Tournament kicks off on Wednesday with the first-round matchup between the No. 8 seed Bellarmine Knights and the No. 9 seed Jacksonville Dolphins. The winner of this game will face top-seeded Central Arkansas in the quarterfinals on Friday. Both teams finished with identical 7-11 records in conference play, placing them in a four-team tie for seventh in the ASUN standings. Bellarmine claimed a victory in their previous meeting with Jacksonville on January 22, covering the spread in that contest. The game is set for a noon ET tipoff at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Bellarmine is listed as a 1.5-point favorite in the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with the total points scored projected at 147.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has demonstrated strong performance in college basketball betting, has simulated the matchup 10,000 times and revealed its top picks for the game. The model’s insights suggest a clear direction for bettors looking to capitalize on the matchup. The model’s analysis highlights that Bellarmine is expected to outscore Jacksonville, with the Knights projected to exceed the over/under total of 147.5 points. Four of Bellarmine’s past six games have seen the total points surpass the over/under, and the Knights ended their regular season with an offensive outburst, scoring 111 points against Austin Peay. Jacksonville, meanwhile, has shown consistent scoring ability, averaging at least 84 points in three of its last four games. The January matchup between the teams saw a combined total of 147 points, which exceeded the over/under of 139.5.#draftkings_sportsbook #bellarmine_knights #jacksonville_dolphins #atlantic_sun_tournament #unf_arena
