Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine Prediction, Odds for ASUN Championship 1st Round The ASUN Championship begins with the first-round matchup between the Jacksonville Dolphins and the Bellarmine Knights on Wednesday. Both teams are currently under .500 in the 2025-26 season but aim to make a strong run in the conference tournament to secure a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The teams faced each other once during the regular season on January 22, with Bellarmine emerging victorious by seven points on the road. Bellarmine holds the slight edge in this matchup, as both teams finished with identical 7-11 records in ASUN play. The Knights are favored to advance, despite Jacksonville’s potential for an upset. The game will be closely watched for its implications in the tournament and the teams’ ability to perform under pressure. Odds and betting details from DraftKings Sportsbook indicate Bellarmine is the favorite, with a moneyline of -118. The spread and total for the game are also listed, though specific numbers are not detailed in the text. Fans can expect a high-scoring contest, given Bellarmine’s offensive prowess and Jacksonville’s defensive struggles. A key player to watch for Bellarmine is forward Jack Karasinski, the team’s leading scorer. In their only meeting this season, Karasinski contributed 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists while shooting 5-of-10 from the field. His performance in the final five games of the regular season was particularly impressive, with scores of 30, 23, 31, 23, and 38 points. His ability to dominate the offensive end could be crucial for Bellarmine’s success. Jacksonville’s defensive weaknesses are a major concern.#draftkings_sportsbook #bellarmine_knights #jacksonville_dolphins #asun_championship #jack_karasinski
Jacksonville vs. Bellarmine Prediction, Odds for ASUN Championship 1st Round The ASUN Championship begins with first-round action on Wednesday, featuring the Jacksonville Dolphins facing the Bellarmine Knights. Both teams are currently under .500 in the 2025-26 season but aim to make a strong run in the conference tournament to secure a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The matchup marks their first meeting of the year, with Bellarmine emerging victorious in their only regular-season encounter on January 22, winning by seven points on the road. Bellarmine holds the slight edge in this matchup, as both teams finished 7-11 in ASUN play. The Knights are favored to advance, despite Jacksonville’s struggles on both ends of the court. Jacksonville ranks 314th in opponent effective field goal percentage and 237th in its own eFG% on offense, while Bellarmine’s offensive efficiency ranks fifth in the nation in effective field goal percentage and 75th in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency. However, the Knights’ defensive struggles, reflected in their 365th ranking in opponent effective field goal percentage, could pose challenges against stronger opponents later in the tournament. Key player to watch for Bellarmine is forward Jack Karasinski, the team’s leading scorer this season. Karasinski averaged 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in their lone meeting against Jacksonville, shooting 5-of-10 from the field. His performance has been even more impressive in recent games, with a five-game stretch of 30, 23, 31, 23, and 38 points. His ability to score efficiently could be critical in this matchup, especially against Jacksonville’s weak defensive rating.#draftkings_sportsbook #bellarmine_knights #jacksonville_dolphins #asun_championship #jack_karasinski
