Belmont Bruins vs Denver University Pioneers Point Spread Picks

The Belmont Bruins have been one of the best mid-major teams over the past several seasons. They are off to a 4-1 start, and will have a huge home court advantage in this one vs. the Denver Pioneers. The Pioneers home vs. road dichotomy is one of the greatest in CBB, as they enjoy the altitude in Denver, and play extremely well there. They have been been 96-35 straight-up at home with a 66-48-1 ATS record. The road has been a brutal at 28-89 straight-up, and 43-65-1 ATS. It is hard to take this team at face value on the road, which provides a huge edge for a competent home team in this one. Lay the points and make the play on Belmont.

The Belmont Bruins have become a familiar name in CBB, as they had a pair of excellent teams that played in the NCAA Tournament the past two years. This team lost their top three players from a year ago, but their upset win vs. North Carolina keeps them in the spotlight. Denver has always been advantaged at home where they play at high altitude. They have used the altitude for their success, and with Belmont lacking depth it will again be a factor in this contest. Denver has translated the altitude and good play on their home court to go 9-1 ATS in their last 10 here vs. a winning team. The Bruins have managed just a 6-14 ATS mark following an ATS loss. Take Denver in this one.