The Wyoming Cowboys (1-4) face off against the Richmond Spiders (2-2) in the at Student Recreation Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Richmond Spiders vs. Wyoming Cowboys Free Prediction
The Spiders are trying to rebound after their 82-66 loss to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last matchup. Loyola Chicago won the rebounding battle. The Ramblers had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. one), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 19) and total rebounds (34 vs. 20). Jacob Gilyard was Richmond’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
In the Cowboys’ last game, they were beaten by the Boston College Eagles, 88-76. Boston College out-rebounded Wyoming. The Eagles had 15 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had five and 31, respectively. With 27 points on 7-for-22 shooting, Justin James was Wyoming’s leading scorer.
This contest should be a matchup of opposite styles. Since the 2017-18 season, Wyoming has preferred to play fast (eighth in possessions per game), while Richmond has been more half-court-oriented (240th in possessions per game).
Richmond Spiders vs. Wyoming Cowboys Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wyoming, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Wyoming ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Richmond ranks 214th (20.8).
The Spiders rank 149th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7) while the Cowboys rank 305th (39.1).
Wyoming ranks 79th in assists per game (15.0) while Richmond ranks 228th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
The Cowboys rank 112th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Spiders rank 255th (2.4).
Richmond averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Wyoming ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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