It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Charleston Cougars (5-4) visit Richmond to take on the Spiders (8-1). The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
Charleston Cougars at Richmond Spiders ATS Odds
Both teams won big over their last opponent. The Spiders defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 75-57, while the Cougars beat the Coker Cobras 76-50.
Charleston dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.257) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.5). For those same stats, Coker was 0.063 and 22.3, respectively. Meanwhile, Richmond’s 0.612 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over South Alabama, who had a mark of 0.398. The Spiders’ mark was above their season average of 0.569, while the Jaguars’ was below their season average of 0.545. Jacob Gilyard had a good outing for Richmond with 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Grant Riller, meanwhile had a solid performance for Charleston, putting up 23 points and 10 rebounds.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s top offenses clash. Dating back to last season, Richmond ranks 20th with 108.0 points per 100 possessions and Charleston is 55th (110.1).
Charleston Cougars vs. Richmond Spiders Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Charleston, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Richmond ranks fourth in assists per game (16.2) while Charleston ranks 206th (11.4).
- The Spiders rank 188th in rebounds per game (30.1) while the Cougars rank 227th (32.7).
- Richmond ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Charleston ranks 80th (3.2).
- The Spiders rank 60th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Cougars rank 174th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Richmond ranks 44th in steals per game (7.7) while Charleston ranks 117th (6.5).
