The Richmond Spiders (5-7) will travel to the Mitchell Center to clash against the South Alabama Jaguars (7-5). The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Richmond Spiders at South Alabama Jaguars ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Jaguars got blown out by the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 101-58, while the Spiders were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 63-58.
Richmond had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 25.7) while South Alabama did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (17-22; 77.3 percent). Rodrick Sikes had a good outing for South Alabama, contributing 25 points. Meanwhile, Richmond was led by Jacob Gilyard, who had 15 points, six steals and five assists.
Grant Golden and Nick Sherod have been playing well over the last five games for Richmond. Golden has averaged 0 points per game, while Sherod has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Richmond at South Alabama Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Alabama, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Alabama ranks 141st in rebounds per game (34.6) while Richmond ranks 247th (29.9).
- The Spiders rank 45th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Jaguars rank 70th (12.4).
- The Spiders rank 35th in steals per game (8.3) while the Jaguars rank 137th (6.5).
- Richmond ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while South Alabama ranks 119th (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spiders have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
- The Jaguars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.8 for the season.
