The Rhode Island Rams (7-6, 0-1 A10) will be at the Robins Center to square off with the Richmond Spiders (6-8, 0-1 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams at Richmond Spiders Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Spiders were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 63-58, while the Rams easily got past the Bryant Bulldogs, 97-63.
Rhode Island dominated every stat category in the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 and a turnover percentage of 10.9. For those same stats, Bryant was 0.382 and 15.9, respectively. Richmond, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 25.7). Richmond received a boost from Jacob Gilyard, who finished with 15 points, six steals and five assists. Jeff Dowtin played a key role for Rhode Island with 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Rams won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 85-67. The Rams’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Spiders. Rhode Island had a rate of 11.1, while Richmond posted a mark of 25.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Rams’ Dowtin has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Grant Golden has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Spiders.
Richmond might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the nation’s best defenses. Rhode Island ranks 48th in defensive efficiency while the Spiders rank 186th in offensive efficiency.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Richmond Spiders Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rhode Island ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.7) while Richmond ranks 260th (30.4).
- The Spiders rank 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Rams rank 76th (3.2).
- Richmond ranks 51st in steals per game (7.8) while Rhode Island ranks 76th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
- The Spiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, up from 0.6 for the season.
