The Richmond Spiders (4-5) welcome the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (3-9) to Robins Center. The Golden Eagles will attempt to end a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Richmond Spiders ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Spiders were beaten by the Longwood Lancers, 63-58, while the Golden Eagles lost big to the Missouri State Bears, 84-50.
Oral Roberts had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.127) while Richmond had a much better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 25.7). Jacob Gilyard fueled Richmond with 15 points, six steals and five assists. Meanwhile, Kerwin Smith had a good game for Oral Roberts, putting up 12 points and nine rebounds.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Richmond should have a noteworthy edge. Dating back to last season, the Spiders offense ranks 14th in that metric at 0.532, while the Oral Roberts defense ranks 296th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.532).
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Richmond Spiders Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Oral Roberts, ATS Winner – Oral Roberts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Richmond ranks 30th in steals per game (7.7) while Oral Roberts ranks 221st (5.3).
- The Spiders rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Golden Eagles rank 70th (3.5).
- Richmond ranks 140th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while Oral Roberts ranks 151st in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- The Spiders rank 41st in assists per game (15.3) while the Golden Eagles rank 228th in assists allowed per game (16.3).
- Oral Roberts ranks 135th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Richmond ranks 275th (30.0).
