The Richmond Spiders (2-3) square off with the Hampton Pirates (1-4) at the Robins Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Hampton Pirates at Richmond Spiders Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last game, they were topped by the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 75-66. One of Loyola Maryland’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Hampton had 22. Jermaine Marrow was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Spiders lost a close one to the Wyoming Cowboys in their last matchup, 68-66. Wyoming’s 0.200 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Richmond, who had a mark of 0.069. The Cowboys’ mark was below their season average of 0.342, while the Spiders’ was below their season average of 0.199. Richmond’s Grant Golden had a good performance, leading both teams in scoring with 33 points on 16-for-24 shooting.
Richmond should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Richmond ranks 58th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Hampton has forced the 79th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Hampton ranks ninth in rebounds per game (40.8) while Richmond ranks 318th (30.1).
The Spiders rank 24th in steals per game (7.7) while the Pirates rank 230th (5.4).
Hampton ranks 96th in blocks per game (3.8) while Richmond ranks 243rd (2.5).
The Pirates average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. The Spiders rank 216th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
Richmond ranks 218th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while Hampton ranks 281st (18.8).
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