It will be a battle between A10 opponents when the Davidson Wildcats (12-5, 3-1 A10) welcome the Richmond Spiders (7-10, 1-3 A10) to Belk Arena. The game starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
Richmond Spiders vs. Davidson Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time the Spiders played, they were beaten by the Duquesne Dukes, 74-68. Duquesne’s 25.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Richmond, who had a rate of 20.0. The Dukes’ mark was below their season average of 31.8, while the Spiders’ was below the 32.1 mark opponents have averaged against Duquesne this season. Jacob Gilyard had a good outing for Richmond, recording 22 points and five assists.
The Wildcats lost a tough one against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks in their last matchup, 61-60. Saint Joseph’s’ 0.130 free throw rate was their largest strength over Davidson, who had a mark of 0.049. The Hawks’ mark was below their season average of 0.244, while the Wildcats’ was below their season average of 0.198. With 14 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Jon Axel Gudmundsson led Davidson in scoring.
After the Spiders won both meetings against the Wildcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Richmond won 66-63. The Spiders’ 8.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Wildcats, who had a mark of 23.5.
Richmond might struggle to create turnovers. Davidson ranks 61st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Richmond forces the 216th-most turnovers (18.9 percent). Also, put-back points could be tough to come by for the Spiders. They rank 338th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 21.4 percent, while the Wildcats are 24th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.3 percent).
Richmond Spiders at Davidson Wildcats Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Richmond ranks 47th in steals per game (7.8) while Davidson ranks 168th (5.4).
The Wildcats rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Spiders rank 255th (30.5).
Davidson ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Richmond ranks 121st (23.2).
The Spiders rank 53rd in assists per game (15.5) while the Wildcats rank 113th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Davidson is seventh in the NCAA with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while Richmond is 28th with 2.5 blocks allowed per game.
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The Spiders have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Richmond has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (10.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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