The winless CSUN Matadors (0-4) head to Robins Center to square off with the Richmond Spiders (2-0). Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
CSUN Matadors vs. Richmond Spiders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Spiders edged the Vanderbilt Commodores, 93-92, while the Matadors got blown out by the 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers, 116-70.
The Spiders had a much better free throw rate (0.286 vs. 0.167) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 20.6). CSUN, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 12.0). Jacob Gilyard played a pivotal role for Richmond with 26 points and seven steals. Meanwhile, CSUN was lifted by Terrell Gomez, who recorded 23 points.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Richmond should have a noteworthy edge. Since the 2018-19 season, the Spiders offense ranks 35th in that metric at 0.543, while the CSUN defense ranks 304th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526). It will also be a tale of two tempos as the fast-breaking Matadors rank 47th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Spiders rank 286th.
CSUN Matadors at Richmond Spiders Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Richmond ranks 21st in assists per game (15.9) while CSUN ranks 278th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Spiders rank 39th in steals per game (7.7) while the Matadors rank 127th (6.4).
- CSUN ranks 53rd in blocks per game (4.3) while Richmond ranks 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Matadors rank 178th in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Spiders rank 328th (29.2).
- Richmond ranks 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while CSUN ranks 262nd (19.7).
