Maine Black Bears vs Richmond Spiders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maine vs Richmond NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Richmond.

Maine vs Richmond Prediction

The Black Bears and Spiders are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spiders will host the game at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Richmond as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 130.5 points.

Maine vs. Richmond Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maine Black Bears at Richmond Spiders
Where: Richmond at Robins Center
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds RICH -6.5, MAINE +210 | RICH -264 O/U 130.5

Black Bears Preview: Does Maine Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games

Maine dropped a close one on Friday, losing 58-55 to Quinnipiac on the road. The Black Bears were +7 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.

After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Maine outscored Quinnipiac 27-26 in the second half. The game’s total points of 113 fell well short of the O/U line of 144.5.

Black Bears Offense Breakdown

Maine's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 55 points on 36.1% shooting from the field. They connected on only 25.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-27 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%.

Amarri Tice led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three-point range. Jaden Clayton hit 4-of-5 threes, finishing with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while AJ Lopez added 18 points and 5 boards.

Black Bears Team Defense

Despite giving up 58 points, Maine's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, with 25 made baskets on 58 attempts. The Black Bears struggled to contain the two-point shooting, where the other team hit 21 of 37 shots, good for 56%.

From beyond the arc, Maine's defense held the other team to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. The Black Bears also sent the opposing team to the line 6 times, where they converted 4 free throws, shooting 66%. Maine gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spiders Preview: Can the Spiders Hold Strong at Home?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

The Spiders fell to Bucknell 80-76 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game where they were -4 favorites. Richmond was in control early, leading 37-19 at halftime, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 42 points while scoring just 24.

The game’s total points reached 156, exceeding the O/U line of 139.

Spiders Offense Breakdown

Richmond's offense struggled with efficiency in their last game, shooting just 36% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. They managed to score 76 points, aided by an 80% performance from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 20 attempts.

Noah Williamson and DeLonnie Hunt each contributed 26 points, with Williamson shooting 69.2% and Hunt hitting 55.6% of his shots. Jonathan Beagle was also efficient, making 6 of 8 shots for 23 points, while Ruot Bijiek added 20 points, connecting on 3 of 9 three-point attempts.

Spiders Team Defense

Richmond's defense gave up 80 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, giving up 61% shooting as their opponent went 16 for 26 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Richmond's defense allowed 10 made threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 free throws at a 74% rate. Richmond limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.

Black Bears vs Spiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Maine has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 62 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Through their last five home games, Richmond has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 61 points per game.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Black Bears have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
As the betting favorite, the Spiders have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Richmond posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.