Richmond Spiders vs. La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction 02/12/20

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The Richmond Spiders (17-6, 7-3 A10) will be at Tom Gola Arena to clash with the La Salle Explorers (11-11, 2-8 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Richmond Spiders at La Salle Explorers Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Explorers defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 83-66, while the Spiders beat the Fordham Rams 59-53.

Richmond dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.213) and a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 14.3). Fordham recorded marks of 0.098 and 18.0, respectively, for those same stats. The Explorers, meanwhile, forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.487). Ed Croswell played a key role for La Salle with 14 points and eight rebounds. Jacob Gilyard, meanwhile had a good game for Richmond, finishing with 22 points.

In their first matchup this year, Tyler Burton led the Spiders to a 75-57 victory. He produced 14 points and nine rebounds. Richmond did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-29; 75.9 percent). La Salle, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.7 vs. 9.5).

Richmond Spiders at La Salle Explorers ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Richmond ranks 39th in steals per game (8.1) while La Salle ranks 210th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • The Spiders rank 33rd in assists per game (15.2) while the Explorers rank 156th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
  • The Explorers rank 104th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Spiders rank 247th (33.2).
  • La Salle averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. Richmond ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Explorers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 0.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).