The Richmond Spiders (16-6, 6-3 A10) will be at Rose Hill Gym to take on the Fordham Rams (7-14, 1-8 A10) in an A10 matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Richmond Spiders vs. Fordham Rams Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rams fell to the seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers, 70-56, while the Spiders had no trouble getting past the George Washington Colonials, 76-54.
Richmond played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 5.8 (better than their season average of 14.7) and a free throw rate of 0.207 (matching their season average). George Washington had marks of 24.7 and 0.057, respectively, for those same stats. Fordham, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.519 (above their season average of 0.448). Fordham was lifted by Jalen Cobb, who finished with 22 points. Nick Sherod, meanwhile led the way for Richmond, contributing 15 points and five rebounds.
The Spiders dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last contest, Richmond won 52-50. Richmond had a much better turnover percentage (6.3 vs. 14.0). Fordham, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.105 vs. 0.058). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Spiders’ Grant Golden has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 16 points per game. Meanwhile, Cobb has averaged 14 points,3.6 assists,2.2 steals during that same time frame for the Rams.
Ball security could play a significant role in this showdown. Richmond commits the 13th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of Fordham forces the 35th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
Richmond Spiders at Fordham Rams Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Richmond ranks 33rd in assists per game (15.4) while Fordham ranks 221st (11.5).
- The Rams rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Spiders rank 95th (3.3).
- Richmond ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6) while Fordham ranks 231st (37.2).
- The Spiders average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Rams rank 138th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Fordham ranks 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Richmond ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 2.9 for the season.
