Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas odds, prediction: 2026 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament men's college basketball picks from proven model

The eighth-seeded Bellarmine Knights face the top-seeded Central Arkansas Bears in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on Friday afternoon. Bellarmine is coming off an 82-79 win over Jacksonville in a first-round matchup on Wednesday, while Central Arkansas downed Queens 84-79 in the regular-season finale on Saturday. The Knights (13-18, 7-11 ASUN), who have won two in a row, last won the ASUN Tournament in 2022. The Bears (20-11, 15-3 ASUN), who have won two consecutive games, are looking for their first-ever ASUN title.

Tipoff from Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., is set for noon ET. Bellarmine leads the all-time series 5-3, and the teams split two regular-season meetings this year. Central Arkansas is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 155.5. 

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The model has simulated Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations!

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