Rhode Island Rams vs Richmond Spiders Matchup

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

Rhode Island vs Richmond Prediction

Betting on today's Rams and Spiders game? Catch the action at Robins Center in Richmond, VA, as the Spiders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Rhode Island come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.

Rhode Island vs. Richmond Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Rhode Island Rams at Richmond Spiders
Where: Richmond at Robins Center
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds RI -3.5, RI -156 | RICH +130 O/U 144.5

Rams Preview: Will the Rhode Island Defense Show Up on the Road?

Rhode Island Rams Recent Game/Games

Rhode Island fell to 11-3 on the season after a 75-67 home loss to George Washington on Wednesday. The Rams, who were -6.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Rhode Island trailed 38-30 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, as both teams scored 37 points after the break. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.

Rams Offense Breakdown

Rhode Island struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 15 threes for a 13.3% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 41.5%. Inside the arc, they connected on 48% of their two-point attempts.

The Rams also had issues at the free-throw line, making 13 of 21 attempts for 61.9%. Sebastian Thomas led the team with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Rafael Castro contributed 16 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Quentin Diboundje added 14 points and 7 boards, and Sean Hansen chipped in 12 points and 5 assists.

Rams Team Defense

Rhode Island's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 24 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 48% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Rhode Island held the other team to just 2 made threes on 15 attempts, a 13% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 13, shooting 61%.

Spiders Preview: Will the Spiders Find a Way to Win at Home?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

Richmond’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 64-58 loss to George Mason on Wednesday. The Spiders, who were +12 underdogs going into the game, managed to keep it closer than expected. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 130.5 O/U line.

Richmond led 32-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 36. Despite the loss, they covered the spread, showing some fight on the road.

Spiders Offense Breakdown

Richmond's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 58 points. They shot 42.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. Their three-point shooting was a bright spot, as they hit 40.9% of their attempts, going 9-for-22 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 87.5%, making 7 of 8 attempts.

The Spiders managed only 4 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Dusan Neskovic and Brayden O'Connor each scored 16 points, with O'Connor adding 4 assists. Woody Newton contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Apostolos Roumoglou also went 3-for-5 from deep, finishing with 11 points and 3 assists.

Spiders Team Defense

Richmond's defense held their opponent to 64 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 41% from two-point range. They also limited three-point damage, with the opposing team hitting 7 of 20 attempts, or 35%.

Despite the defensive effort, Richmond sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws, shooting 82%. The Spiders also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Rams vs Spiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Rams have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
Although Richmond has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-6. The team averaged 63 points per game in these games.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Spiders have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Rams have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.