Bellarmine vs Colorado Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Colorado Buffaloes (8-2) are set to host the Bellarmine Knights (3-8) on December 21, 2024, at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. MT, with the game available for streaming on ESPN+. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Colorado enters this matchup following an 81-70 victory over South Dakota State, where guard Julian Hammond III led the team with 23 points. The Buffaloes have been strong offensively, averaging 76.5 points per game, while their defense allows 65.2 points per game. They have demonstrated efficiency from beyond the arc, shooting 38% from three-point range. Key players include Julian Hammond III, contributing 13.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, and Elijah Malone, adding 12.3 points and 1.2 assists per game.

Bellarmine, on the other hand, is looking to rebound after a 92-55 loss to Wyoming. 

 The Knights have faced challenges this season, averaging 74 points per game while allowing 80+ points in four of the last five. Their offense relies heavily on ball movement, averaging 15.9 assists per game, but they have struggled with turnovers, committing 13.7 per game. Forward Jack Karasinski leads the team with 13.2 points per game, while guard Ben Johnson contributes 13.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Given Colorado's superior offensive capabilities and home-court advantage, they are favored to secure a comfortable victory over Bellarmine. The Buffaloes' depth and defensive prowess are expected to pose significant challenges for the Knights, and they are frankly on a different level. Take Colorado to handle this one with ease. Prediction: Colorado wins this one 87-63.