Queens University Royals vs Central Arkansas Bears Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 8 2026
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The Queens University Royals and Central Arkansas Bears meet in the ASUN Championship Final on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2. Both teams advanced through the semifinal round and now battle for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and analysis on today’s biggest college basketball games.
Queens University Entering Championship with Momentum
Queens University enters the championship matchup with a 20-13 overall record and a 13-5 mark in ASUN play. The Royals advanced to the title game after a 90-83 semifinal win over Austin Peay, following a 71-63 win over West Georgia in the previous round. In recent games Queens recently won over Austin Peay, recently won over West Georgia, recently lost to Central Arkansas, recently won over Eastern Kentucky, and recently won over West Georgia earlier in the regular season.
Queens has been one of the more explosive offenses in the conference this season. The Royals average 84.3 points per game while allowing 82.6 points per contest. They shoot 48% from the field, average 33.4 rebounds per game, and record 15.8 assists per contest, showing strong offensive movement and scoring efficiency. Defensively they add 2.9 blocks and 5.8 steals per game, although their up-tempo style often leads to high-scoring contests.
In the semifinal win over Austin Peay, Jordan Watford led the Royals with 21 points, delivering an efficient shooting performance that helped drive the offense. Yoav Berman led the team on the glass with 8 rebounds, while also contributing playmaking with five assists. The key tournament angle for Queens is their offensive efficiency, as they shot 51% from the field and 44% from three-point range in the semifinal. If the Royals continue to shoot at that level, they will have a strong chance to keep pace in what could become a fast-paced championship game.
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Central Arkansas Aiming to Finish Strong
Central Arkansas enters the ASUN Championship Final with a 22-11 overall record and a 15-3 mark in ASUN play. The Bears advanced to the championship after a 73-63 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the semifinal, following an 86-73 win over Bellarmine in the previous round. Over their last five games Central Arkansas recently won over Florida Gulf Coast, recently won over Bellarmine, recently won over Queens University, recently won over Austin Peay, and recently lost to Florida Gulf Coast in overtime during the regular season.
Central Arkansas has been one of the most balanced teams in the conference this season. The Bears average 80.7 points per game while allowing 74.0 points per contest. They shoot 46% from the field, average 35.8 rebounds per game, and distribute the ball effectively with 16.3 assists per game. Defensively they generate 8.8 steals per contest, which often leads to transition scoring opportunities and extra possessions.
In the semifinal victory over Florida Gulf Coast, Camren Hunter led the Bears with 23 points and also grabbed 8 rebounds, leading the team in both scoring and rebounding. Central Arkansas controlled the game defensively by holding FGCU to 39% shooting and winning the rebounding battle 41-40. The key tournament factor for the Bears is their balanced attack and defensive pressure, which helped them create turnovers and control the tempo in the semifinal matchup.
Queens University Royals vs Central Arkansas Bears Pick
Queens University vs Central Arkansas Spread Pick
- Central Arkansas Bears Moneyline
Central Arkansas already defeated Queens recently and enters this championship with a slightly stronger defensive profile. The Bears allow fewer points per game and have shown the ability to generate turnovers that turn into easy scoring opportunities. Queens has been explosive offensively, but their defensive numbers can create opportunities for opponents. With Camren Hunter playing at a high level and the Bears controlling the pace defensively, Central Arkansas should have the edge in the championship matchup.
Queens University vs Central Arkansas Total Pick
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I like the over in this matchup because both teams play at a relatively fast pace and have shown the ability to score efficiently. Queens averages over 84 points per game, and Central Arkansas averages over 80 points per contest, which suggests plenty of offensive production on both sides. With championship stakes and both teams coming off strong shooting performances, I expect a high-scoring game with plenty of possessions.
Final Score Prediction: Central Arkansas Bears 85, Queens University Royals 80
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