Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Bellarmine Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Screaming Eagles and Knights. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Knights at Knights Hall in Louisville, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 141.5 points, with Bellarmine being favored by -3.5 over Southern Indiana.

SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES VS BELLARMINE KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bellarmine Knights -3.5

This game will be played at Knights Hall at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.

WHY BET THE BELLARMINE KNIGHTS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-70 in favor of the Knights.
• Not only will Bellarmine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 152 points.

Can Southern Indiana Stun the Crowd at Knights Hall?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Indiana fell to Marshall 77-63 on Monday, November 11th. The Screaming Eagles, who were +9.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game were 140, falling short of the 154-point over/under line.

Southern Indiana struggled in the first half, trailing 38-19 at the break. They showed some fight in the second half, scoring 44 points and allowing 39, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.

Southern Indiana struggled offensively, shooting just 36% from the field and 30% from three-point range in their last game. They managed only 2 assists as a team, but did grab 14 offensive rebounds. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%.

Damoni Harrison led the way with 20 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Dezayne Mingo added 19 points, shooting 60% overall, while Nate Martin contributed 18 points, connecting on 71.4% of his shots.

Southern Indiana’s defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 16 of 30 shots.

From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana held their opponents to 31% shooting, as they hit 5 of 16 threes. The Screaming Eagles sent their opponents to the line 50 times, where they made 30 free throws, shooting 60%. Southern Indiana also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Will the Knights Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Bellarmine’s season opener against VMI ended in a 76-71 loss, as the Knights failed to cover the -10.5 spread. The game total of 147 points was right on the O/U line.

After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Bellarmine’s defense tightened up, allowing just 33 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Bellarmine put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They hit 66.7% of their two-point attempts (14/21) and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc (10/30). At the free-throw line, they were 13/15, good for 86.7%.

The Knights dished out 21 assists, with Dylan Branson contributing 6 in just 17 minutes. Jack Karasinski led the team with 24 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 50% from three (3/6). TJ Johnson also hit 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and finishing with 14 points.

Bellarmine’s defense gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field, hitting 24 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Knights allowed 66% shooting, with 14 two-point baskets made.

From three-point range, Bellarmine’s defense saw their opponents connect on 10 of 30 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 86%. Bellarmine limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.