Belmont Bruins vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Planning on watching today’s Bruins and Spiders game? Catch the action at Robins Center in Richmond, VA, as the Spiders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Belmont is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148.5 points.

BELMONT BRUINS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Richmond Spiders +1.5

This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Spiders.
• Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Belmont Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games

Belmont improved to 7-2 on the season with an 82-79 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. The Bruins, who were -3 favorites going into the game, pushed against the spread with the three-point victory.

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

Belmont put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 14-for-21 at the line.

Jlynn Counter led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jestin Porter added 21 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Carter Whitt and Isaiah Walker each chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Belmont allowed 79 points on 42% shooting from the field, with their defense giving up 25 two-pointers on 54 attempts (46%). From beyond the arc, they held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance.

At the free-throw line, Belmont’s opponent went 14/21, hitting 66% of their attempts. The Bruins also allowed 19 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Spiders Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

Richmond’s season continued to spiral after a 98-54 road loss to Auburn on Sunday, dropping their record to 2-5. Entering the game as +30 underdogs, the Spiders not only failed to cover the spread but also allowed the total points to exceed the 145.5 O/U line, with a combined 152 points scored.

Richmond trailed 52-27 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 46.

Richmond’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, shooting just 27.1% from the field and 20% from three-point range, finishing with 54 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.2%, though they did hit 84.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-19 from the line.

The Spiders managed only 8 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, with Mikkel Tyne leading the way with 16 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Miles Kelly and Tahaad Pettiford each added 15 points, with Kelly hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Richmond’s defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 47% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 33 of 69 shots, including 20 of 39 from two-point range at a 51% clip.

From beyond the arc, Richmond allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 70%. Additionally, Richmond gave up 15 offensive rebounds.