It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Richmond Spiders (6-8, 0-1 A10) welcome the Rhode Island Rams (7-6, 0-1 A10) to the Robins Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams at Richmond Spiders ATS Prediction
The Rams will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Bryant Bulldogs in their last game, 97-63. The Rams had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.576 vs. 0.382) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 15.9). Jeff Dowtin was a key piece for Rhode Island with 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
In the Spiders’ last matchup, they fell to the Longwood Lancers, 63-58. Longwood’s 0.154 free throw rate was their largest strength over Richmond, who had a mark of 0.100. Richmond’s Jacob Gilyard put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
The offense of Richmond will clash against the top-notch defense of Rhode Island. The Spiders rank 186th in offensive efficiency, while the Rams are 48th in defensive efficiency. The Rams should have the edge on that end of the court.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Dowtin (0 points) has been great for the Rams while Grant Golden (0 points) has made great contributions to the Spiders.
After the Rams won the sole game against the Spiders last season, 85-67, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Rhode Island had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 25.5). Richmond, meanwhile, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (13-17; 76.5 percent).
Rhode Island Rams at Richmond Spiders Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rhode Island ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.7) while Richmond ranks 260th (30.4).
The Spiders rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Rams rank 76th (3.2).
Richmond ranks 51st in steals per game (7.8) while Rhode Island ranks 76th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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