Betting on today's Knights and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and the Panthers are favored to win at home against the Knights.

BELLARMINE KNIGHTS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: High Point Panthers -8

This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 90-58 in favor of the Panthers.
  • Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Knights Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Bellarmine, who has a 4-10 record this season, will face High Point. In their last 10 road games, including those from last year, they have gone 1-9. Looking at Bellarmine's ATS performance, they have a current record of 3-7-1. In their last five games, they are 0-3 vs. the spread.

In 14 games, Bellarmine comes in with an over/under mark of 5-6-0, with their games averaging 137.6 points per game. The Knights' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 139 points per game.

The Bellarmine offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 59 points versus BYU. During the game, they attempted 19 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 43.4%. Leading the team in scoring was Garrett Tipton with 21 points. Langdon Hatton also added 11 points for the Knights.

Bellarmine's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 71.7 points per game. In their most recent game, the Bellarmine defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as BYU knocked down 16 three-pointers on their way to 101 points.

Will High Point Win at Home?

After 14 games, High Point currently holds a 10-4 record. So far this season, the Panthers are 1-4 on the road and 7-0 at home. As High Point prepares to face Bellarmine, they have a strong ATS record of 9-1-2. Looking at their performance in the team's previous five games, they are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving High Point have had an average of 153.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 153.6 points. Their over/under record is 5-7-0. Looking at the Panthers' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 136 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the High Point offense ended with 78 points against Canisius. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 48.3% and made 7 threes. Duke Miles is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 18.5. Meanwhile, Kimani Hamilton also brings a PPG average of 13.8 into the game.

At this time, the Panthers' defense is positioned 149th in the country, permitting 71.7 points per game. Against Canisius in their most recent game, the High Point defense gave up a total of 70 points while allowing Canisius to hit 48% of their shots.