Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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  • Central Arkansas is a -3.5 point favorite vs Bellarmine
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Bellarmine / Central Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+

The Bellarmine Knights visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Conway, AR.

Central Arkansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bellarmine+3.5 -105O 144.5 -110+150
Central Arkansas -3.5 -115U 144.5 -110-185

Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bellarmine will win this college basketball game with 67.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bellarmine vs Central Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Arkansas will cover the spread with 62.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bellarmine has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Bellarmine have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Bellarmine has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Bellarmine has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games at home (+3.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 28 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)

Bellarmine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bellarmine has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 1-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.05 Units / -85.51% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 2-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.9 Units / -54.67% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Bellarmine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bellarmine has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (85 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

Bellarmine is shooting 79% from the free throw line (448/570) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 72%

Bellarmine has 14.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Bellarmine has averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,962 points/2,454 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,149/2,819) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Arkansas is shooting 28% from three (125/455) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Arkansas is shooting 40% (362/917) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Bellarmine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bellarmine has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (314 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Bellarmine has forced 9.4 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Bellarmine allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (259/723) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bellarmine has allowed opponents to shoot 48% (404/836) this season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 12.4 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 10.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (465/1,255) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Central Arkansas allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (291/781) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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