The Atlantic Sun Conference Championship moves into the quarterfinals on Friday as the Bellarmine Knights take on the Central Arkansas Bears at 12 p.m. ET (ESPN+).
Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas odds list the Bears as 6.5-point favorites against the Knights with the over/under at 156.
Bellarmine enters this contest with momentum after a thrilling 82-79 victory over Jacksonville in the opening round, fueled by a dominant 31-point performance from the conference's leading scorer, Jack Karasinski.
The Knights are known for their high-variance, explosive offense, which was on full display during their recent late-season surge.
However, they face a daunting task against a Central Arkansas squad that finished the regular season with a 20-11 record to claim the number one seed.
The Bears are led by standout guard Camren Hunter, who averages nearly 20 points per game and spearheaded an 84-76 win over the Knights in their most recent meeting in February.
While Central Arkansas is the favorite, the season series is currently split, as Bellarmine took an overtime thriller back in January.
This rubber match will decide which team advances to the semifinals in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Bellarmine vs. Central Arkansas Odds, Betting Pick
*Odds as of Friday morning
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