Saturday’s contest between the Belmont Bruins (8-2) and Richmond Spiders (4-5) matching up at Robins Center has a projected final score of 78-72 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Belmont, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET on December 14.

Based on our computer prediction, Belmont projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus Richmond. The over/under has been set at 147.5, and the two sides are projected to exceed it.

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Belmont vs. Richmond Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
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• Where: Richmond, Virginia
• Venue: Robins Center
• Line: Belmont -1.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Belmont -110, Richmond -110

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Belmont vs. Richmond Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Belmont 78, Richmond 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Belmont vs. Richmond

• Pick ATS: Belmont (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Belmont has compiled a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season, while Richmond is 2-5-0. The Bruins are 7-2-0 and the Spiders are 4-3-0 in terms of going over the point total. The teams combine to score 152.4 points per game, 4.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Belmont Performance Insights

• The Bruins’ +63 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 83.2 points per game (45th in college basketball) while allowing 76.9 per outing (303rd in college basketball).
• Belmont comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.8 boards. It is pulling down 34.3 rebounds per game (119th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.5 per contest.
• Belmont hits 10.2 three-pointers per game (31st in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.9 on average.
• The Bruins put up 102.7 points per 100 possessions (64th in college basketball), while allowing 94.9 points per 100 possessions (280th in college basketball).
• Belmont has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 10.3 per game (77th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.5 (158th in college basketball).

Richmond Performance Insights

• The Spiders’ -15 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.7 points per game) is a result of putting up 69.2 points per game (306th in college basketball) while allowing 70.9 per contest (175th in college basketball).
• Richmond is 135th in the country at 34.0 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.1 its opponents average.
• Richmond knocks down 7.2 three-pointers per game (242nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 27.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 31.5%.
• Richmond and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Spiders commit 9.7 per game (36th in college basketball) and force 9.6 (334th in college basketball).

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