Richmond Spiders at Alabama Crimson Tide Free Prediction 12/29/19

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (6-5) will be at home in Coleman Coliseum when they challenge the Richmond Spiders (10-2). The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.

Richmond Spiders vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Crimson Tide had no trouble getting past the Belmont Bruins, 92-72, while the Spiders were beaten by the Radford Highlanders, 73-58.

Alabama played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.149 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.612 (above their season average of 0.520). For those same stats, Belmont was 0.097 and 0.451, respectively. Richmond, on the other hand, forced Radford into a turnover percentage of 17.8 (above their season average of 14.0). John Petty Jr. had a solid performance for Alabama, putting up 14 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Blake Francis played a pivotal role for Richmond with 18 points.

This contest should be a battle of opposite styles. Alabama has preferred to play quickly (seventh in possessions per game), while Richmond has been more methodical (253rd in possessions per game).

Richmond at Alabama Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Alabama averages 30.2 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Richmond ranks 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
  • The Spiders average 17.3 assists per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. The Crimson Tide rank 108th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
  • Richmond ranks 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Alabama ranks 117th (4.1).
  • The Crimson Tide rank 32nd in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Spiders rank 200th (33.5).
  • Richmond ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.8) while Alabama ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (9.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 85.8 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
  • The Spiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 8.9 for the season.