The Richmond Spiders (4-6) go head-to-head against the Old Dominion Monarchs (8-3) at the Robins Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs. Richmond Spiders Betting Prediction
The Monarchs come in on a high note after dismantling the Navy Midshipmen in their last contest, 67-44. The Monarchs had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.304 vs. 0.196). Old Dominion rallied around Ahmad Caver, who was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
In the Spiders’ last game, they were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 63-58. Longwood’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Richmond. The Lancers had a rate of 0.154, while the Spiders posted a mark of 0.100. Jacob Gilyard had a good game for Richmond, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
After the Monarchs won the only game against the Spiders last season, 79-60, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Monarchs made 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.595 vs. 0.458).
Both teams have had a couple of players trending in the right direction over their last five games. For the Monarchs it’s been B.J. Stith (0 points) and Caver (0 points), while Grant Golden (0 points) and Nick Sherod (0 points) have been fantastic for the Spiders.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Richmond ranks 275th in possessions per game (68.1) and Old Dominion is 343rd (64.6).
Old Dominion Monarchs at Richmond Spiders Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Old Dominion ranks 37th in rebounds per game (39.9) while Richmond ranks 248th (29.7).
The Spiders rank 19th in steals per game (8.7) while the Monarchs rank 156th (5.4).
Richmond ranks 50th in assists per game (15.4) while Old Dominion ranks 160th (12.6).
The Monarchs rank 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Spiders rank 137th (2.6).
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The Monarchs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 8.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
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