Richmond (4-4) vs. Auburn (7-1)
December 8, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn -29.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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In this article we will formulate an Auburn vs Richmond prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 8th at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 7-1 this year after they lost to Duke by a score of 84-78 in their last game. Auburn trailed 43-36 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 45.3% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Johni Broome led Auburn with 20 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Tigers defeated Memphis, North Carolina, and Iowa State. Auburn has scored 85.6 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points against per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 20.6 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Auburn is shooting 51.5% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this year.
Richmond Spiders Betting Preview
The Richmond Spiders are 4-4 this season after they defeated Ball State by a score of 73-60 in their last game. Richmond trailed 33-30 at halftime, but they scored 43 points in the second half in the win. The Spiders shot 41.7% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 79.3% on free throws in the game. DeLonnie Hunt led Richmond with 28 points and three assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Spiders lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 65-62, but did beat a non D-1 team before that. Richmond has scored 71.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points against per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. DeLonnie Hunt is averaging 20 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Richmond is shooting 42.5% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 29.1% on three pointers this year.
Why Auburn will beat Richmond
- Auburn has won each of its last 56 games against non-Conference opponents at Neville Arena.
- Richmond has lost each of its last four day games.
- Auburn has won the first half in each of its last 18 games at Neville Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Auburn vs Richmond Prediction
Auburn comes into this matchup ranked #2 in the country and they already have a few great wins, but they are coming off of a loss to Duke. The Tigers are scoring over 85 points per game and they are shooting 51.5% from the field. Richmond has won three of their last four games, but this will be the toughest opponent they have played. The Spiders are only shooting 42.5% from the field this year and I don’t think it will get any better against this Auburn defense. Take the Tigers at home.
