Saint Joseph's Hawks (20-12) vs. Richmond Spiders (23-8)
March 14, 2024 11:30 am EDT
The Line: Richmond Spiders -2.5; Over/Under: +141.5
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In this article we will formulate a Saint Joseph’s vs Richmond betting prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, March 14th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The St. Joseph’s recent form and recent player performance
- The Richmond recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Joseph’s
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Richmond
- Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Joseph’s and Richmond
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Saint Joseph’s and Richmond
St. Joseph’s Preview
The St. Joseph’s Hawks are 20-12 (9-9) this season after they defeated George Mason by a score of 64-57 in their last game. St. Joe’s led 33-24 at halftime and they were able to hang on in the second half for the win. The Hawks shot 45.1% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. St. Joseph’s defeated Davidson by a score of 89-71 in the game prior to George Mason, but lost to Richmond before that. The Hawks are scoring 76.7 points per game with 35.8 rebounds per game and 14.6 assists per game, while allowing 71.3 points against per game this year. Erik Reynolds II is averaging 16.8 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. St. Joe’s is shooting 44.7% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
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Richmond Preview
The Richmond Spiders are 23-8 (15-3) this year after they lost to George Mason by a score of 64-46 in their last game. Richmond trailed 29-24 at the half and they only scored 22 points in the second half in the loss. The Spiders shot 41.3% from the field and were -4 in rebounding margin in the game. Richmond had won their previous six games, including a 73-66 win against St. Joe’s. The Spiders are scoring 72.7 points per game with 33 rebounds per game and 13.2 assists per game, while giving up 66.1 points against per game this season. Jordan King is averaging 18.5 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, and 2.5 assists per game. Richmond is shooting 46.7% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this year.
St. Joseph’s vs Richmond Betting Prediction
Richmond comes into this game after a loss to George Mason, but they finished the season with a 15-3 conference record and they were tied for first. The Spiders play very solid defense and they are only allowing 66.1 points against per game this year. St. Joe’s went 9-9 in conference play and while they do score more points per game, their defense is allowing 71 points against per game. Richmond won the only regular season meeting with St. Joe’s by a score of 73-66 and I like the Spiders to pick up another win here.
