The Richmond Spiders (13-19, 7-12 A10) challenge the Saint Louis Billikens (19-12, 10-8 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and can be seen on NBC Sports Network.
Richmond Spiders vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Billikens were beaten by the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 66-57, while the Spiders barely escaped the Fordham Rams, 52-50.
The Spiders had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 14.6) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.0 (above their season average of 18.8). Saint Louis, on the other hand, held St. Bonaventure to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 29.1). Saint Louis received a boost from Tramaine Isabell, who recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Grant Golden had a good outing for Richmond, recording nine points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Saint Louis ranks 278th in possessions per game (67.0) and Richmond is 309th (66.2). Moreover, the sharp-shooting offense of the Spiders ranks 49th in effective field goal percentage (0.541), while the Billikens are 38th-best in the nation at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473).
Richmond Spiders vs. Saint Louis Billikens Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Saint Louis ranks 14th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Richmond ranks 296th (29.3).
- The Spiders rank 37th in steals per game (7.7) while the Billikens rank 127th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Saint Louis blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Richmond ranks 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Spiders rank 28th in assists per game (15.8) while the Billikens rank 168th (12.9).
- Richmond ranks 171st in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while Saint Louis ranks 285th (18.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Billikens have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Saint Louis has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
