The Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) meet the Richmond Spiders (4-0) in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Spiders defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 87-57, while the Badgers beat the Green Bay Phoenix 88-70.
Wisconsin dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 28.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.507). Green Bay was 9.1 and 0.508, respectively, for those same stats. The Spiders, meanwhile, had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.709 (above their season average of 0.598) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.0 (above their season average of 25.7). Nick Sherod played a key role for Richmond with 17 points and five assists. D’Mitrik Trice had a good outing for Wisconsin, putting up 11 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Richmond ranks 295th in possessions per game (66.9) and Wisconsin is 336th (65.5) since last season.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Richmond Spiders Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Richmond ranks 42nd in steals per game (7.7) while Wisconsin ranks 255th (5.2).
- The Spiders rank 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Badgers rank 249th (20.3).
- Richmond averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 160th in the nation. Wisconsin ranks 221st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Spiders rank 20th in assists per game (16.2) while the Badgers rank 194th (12.8).
- Wisconsin ranks 187th in rebounds per game (35.2) while Richmond ranks 328th (29.6).
