| MATCHUP | Richmond Spiders | Belmont Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-1 | 8-0 |
| Spread | +5.5 -110 | -5.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-110) | Under 154.5 (-110) |
| Where | Curb Event Center Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Belmont Bruins Preview
Belmont has an 8-0 record this season and are sitting on the 1st place of the MVC conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 2-0 away record and are coming off a 96-73 road win against Charleston. In their previous three games they had a win against Toledo, a win against St. Francis (PA) and a win against Fisk.
Offensively, Belmont averages 87.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 66.5 points per game. The Bruins shoot with 52% from the field (18th), and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (60th). They shoot with 68.2% from the free throw line (270th), and grab 37.5 rebounds per game (49th), while dishing out 18.9 assists per game (26th) and committing 15.1 turnovers per game (327th).
Tyler Lundblade leads Belmont in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, adding 2.8 rebounds per game. Nic McClain adds 9.6 points per game and a team-high 7 assists per game. Sam Orme adds 15.6 points per game and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game.
Richmond Spiders Preview
Richmond has a 6-1 record this season and is sitting on the 3rd place of the A-10 conference. They have a 5-0 home record and a 0-0 away record and are coming off a 71-66 road win against Charlotte. In their previous three games they had a loss against Furman, a win against Gardner-Webb and a win against Virginia Military.
Offensively, Richmond averages 84.7 points per game, while defensively, they allow 69.7 points per game. The Spiders shoot with 46.3% from the field (148th), and with 33.0% from beyond the arc (207th). They shoot with 73.8% from the free throw line (113th), and grab 38.3 rebounds per game (38th), while dishing out 14.9 assists per game (165th) and committing 9.6 turnovers per game (5th).
AJ Lopez leads Richmond in scoring, with an average of 11 points per game, while Mike Walz adds 6.6 points per game and a team-high 3 assists and 7.7 rebounds.
Richmond Spiders @ Belmont Bruins Betting Trends: December 3, 2025
Why the Belmont Bruins will win
- Belmont has won each of its last eight games.
- Belmont has won the first half in each of its last 12 games.
Why the Richmond Spiders will win
- Richmond has won each of its last five night games.
- Belmont has lost three of its last four night games following a road win.
- Richmond has won the first half in each of its last six night games.
Richmond vs Belmont Prediction
In this Richmond vs Belmont Prediction, Belmont is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, but Belmont has been undefeated so far and are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 games. Richmond will be tested for the first time on the road and has failed to cover the spread in its last two games and are weaker than Belmont both offensively and defensively. The value here lies with the home team, so take Belmont and lay the points at home.