It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Saint Louis Billikens (14-6, 5-2 A10) welcome the Richmond Spiders (7-13, 1-6 A10) to Chaifetz Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Richmond Spiders at Saint Louis Billikens ATS Prediction
The Spiders are hoping for a better outcome after their 66-57 loss to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last outing. St. Bonaventure’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Bonnies had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. two), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 24) and total rebounds (40 vs. 26). Richmond’s Nathan Cayo played well, contributing 14 points and seven rebounds.
In the Billikens’ last game, they dropped a tough one against the Davidson Wildcats, 54-53. Davidson’s 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Saint Louis, who had a rate of 0.408. The Wildcats’ mark was below their season average of 0.526, while the Billikens’ was below their season average of 0.464. Saint Louis’ Hasahn French put together a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
After the Billikens won both matchups against the Spiders last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Saint Louis won 72-66. The Billikens had a much better free throw rate (0.372 vs. 0.186) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.8 vs. 21.6).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Saint Louis ranks 274th in possessions per game (67.7) and Richmond is 329th (65.9). Moreover, the Spiders rank 348th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.3 percent), while the Billikens rank 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Louis ranks 21st in rebounds per game (40.2) while Richmond ranks 283rd (29.7).
The Spiders rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Billikens rank 257th (18.9).
Richmond ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Saint Louis ranks 139th (6.8).
The Billikens rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Spiders rank 138th (2.8).
Saint Louis ranks 45th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Richmond ranks 86th (12.3).
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The Spiders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
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