Belmont Bruins vs Richmond Spiders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Belmont vs Richmond NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Richmond.

Belmont vs Richmond Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bruins and Spiders. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Spiders at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Belmont is the -1.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Richmond. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

Belmont vs. Richmond Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Belmont Bruins at Richmond Spiders
Where: Richmond at Robins Center
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds BELM -1.5, BELM -117 | RICH -105 O/U 148.5

Bruins Preview: Does Belmont Have What it Takes on the Road?

Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games

Belmont improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-79 home win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Bruins entered the game as 3-point favorites, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.

Belmont led 38-30 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 155.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

Belmont put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range. They also hit 66.7% of their free throws, with 19 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.

Jlynn Counter led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and from three. Jestin Porter added 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% rate, while Carter Whitt and Isaiah Walker each contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Bruins Team Defense

Belmont's defense gave up 79 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 25 two-point baskets on 54 attempts, a 46% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the other team shot 31%, hitting 6 of their 19 three-point attempts. Belmont also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 66%. Belmont gave up 19 offensive rebounds.

Spiders Preview: Can the Spiders Grab a Win at Home?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

The Spiders dropped to 2-5 on the season after a 98-54 loss to Auburn on Sunday. Richmond, who entered the game as +30 underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Richmond struggled from the start, trailing 52-27 at halftime. They managed just 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46 more points to Auburn.

Spiders Offense Breakdown

Richmond's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 27.1% shooting from the field. They connected on only 6 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc, while their effective field goal percentage was 32.2%.

At the free-throw line, the Spiders hit 16 of 19 attempts, shooting 84.2%. Mikkel Tyne led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Miles Kelly added 15 points, knocking down 4 of 5 threes.

Spiders Team Defense

Richmond's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 98 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Spiders allowed 33 made field goals on 69 attempts.

Richmond's opponents shot 51% from two-point range, hitting 20 of 39 shots. They also connected on 13 of 30 three-point attempts, shooting 43% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, Richmond's opponents made 19 of 27 attempts, shooting 70%. Richmond also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Bruins vs Spiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Spiders have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Spiders have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
As the betting favorite, the Bruins have an ATS mark of just 5-4-1 in their last ten games. Belmont posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.