Belmont at Richmond

The Belmont Bruins have been a strong mid-major program over the years, and the Bruins are 8-2 in the season. Richmond has had some success over the years but is off to a 4-5 start. I think this is a good matchup for Richmond. The Spiders are tenacious on the defensive end, as their opponents shoot just 40% on the season and 31% from deep. I think they will frustrate Belmont into some foul shots. Belmont has just 1 win this season as a road favorite, and playing in Richmond is no picnic. History shows that a road team that is .800 or better and is facing a marginal losing team (.400 to .490) is just 72-128 ATS. Make the play on Richmond.