The Richmond Spiders (1-0) will be at home in the Robins Center when they meet the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-0). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Richmond Spiders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Spiders won a close one over the Saint Francis U Red Flash 100-98, while the Commodores defeated the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 71-66.
The Commodores had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 27.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.212 vs. 0.160). Richmond, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.250 and a turnover percentage of 10.3. For those same stats, Saint Francis U was 0.194 and 11.9, respectively. Richmond was led by Jacob Gilyard, who put up 24 points, eight assists and five steals. Meanwhile, Aaron Nesmith led the way for Vanderbilt, contributing 21 points and seven rebounds.
Richmond should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to last season, Richmond ranks 15th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while Vanderbilt has forced the 66th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).
Vanderbilt Commodores at Richmond Spiders ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Richmond ranks 22nd in assists per game (15.9) while Vanderbilt ranks 251st (11.7).
- The Commodores rank 58th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Spiders rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Spiders rank 47th in steals per game (7.6) while the Commodores rank 243rd (5.1).
- Vanderbilt ranks 173rd in rebounds per game (35.2) while Richmond ranks 318th (29.1).
