Richmond Spiders at La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction 02/23/19

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The Richmond Spiders (11-15, 5-8 A10) will be at Tom Gola Arena to square off with the La Salle Explorers (8-17, 6-7 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Richmond Spiders at La Salle Explorers ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Explorers lost a winnable game to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 62-60, while the Spiders won a close one over the Fordham Rams, 72-69.

The Spiders had 8 steals and held the Rams to an effective field goal percentage of 0.476 (below the 0.536 mark opponents have averaged against Richmond this season). La Salle, meanwhile, forced St. Bonaventure into a turnover percentage of 22.5 (above their season average of 16.4). Pookie Powell fueled La Salle with 20 points. Meanwhile, Richmond was led by Jacob Gilyard, who recorded 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

In their first matchup this season, Ed Croswell led the Explorers to a 66-58 victory. He produced nine points and 16 rebounds. La Salle won the rebounding battle. The Explorers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 24) and total rebounds (41 vs. 30).

Points at the line might be few and far between for La Salle in this battle. The Explorers currently rank 246th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.217, while Richmond ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.193).

Richmond Spiders at La Salle Explorers Betting Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Richmond, ATS Winner – Richmond, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Richmond ranks 47th in assists per game (15.3) while La Salle ranks 191st (12.5).
  • The Explorers rank 232nd in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Spiders rank 289th (29.3).
  • The Explorers rank 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Spiders rank 121st (21.6).
  • Richmond ranks 36th in steals per game (7.8) while La Salle ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Explorers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
  • The Spiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.1 for the season.