Richmond Spiders vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

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

Saint Louis vs Richmond Prediction

The Billikens and Spiders are set to face off at 2:30 ET on USA. The Spiders will host the game at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Saint Louis is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference matchup the against Richmond. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.

Saint Louis vs. Richmond Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Louis Billikens at Richmond Spiders
Where: Richmond at Robins Center
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds STLOU -5.5, STLOU -235 | RICH +190 O/U 138.5

Billikens Preview: Do the Billikens Have What it Takes in Richmond?

Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games

The Billikens fell to 8-7 on the season after a 78-62 road loss to VCU on Tuesday. Entering the game as +10 underdogs, Saint Louis not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 47-42 at halftime, the Billikens managed just 20 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.

Billikens Offense Breakdown

Saint Louis managed just 62 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, and they connected on 82.6% of their free throws, going 19 for 23 from the line.

Joe Bamisile led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep, while Isaiah Swope and Robbie Avila each added 18 points. Avila was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts, and finished 3 for 4 overall from the field.

Billikens Team Defense

Saint Louis gave up 78 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 72 attempts.

Defensively, the Billikens allowed 51% shooting on two-pointers (20/39) and 30% from beyond the arc (10/33). They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Spiders Preview: Can Richmond Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

Richmond fell to 5-11 on the season after a 63-49 loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Spiders, who were +13.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread.

Richmond trailed 37-25 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring just 24 points in the 2nd half while allowing 26. The game’s total points of 112 fell short of the O/U line of 129.5.

Spiders Offense Breakdown

Richmond's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 49 points with a field goal percentage of 37% (17/46). Their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%, and they shot 29.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. The Spiders managed only 3 offensive rebounds and connected on 7 of 10 free throws.

Jonah Hinton played all 40 minutes, scoring 19 points and hitting 5 of 10 threes. Jason Roche also stood out from deep, going 4 for 5 from three-point range and finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes. Chance Moore contributed 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Melvin Council added 14 points and 5 assists.

Spiders Team Defense

Richmond's defense allowed 63 points on 45% shooting from the field. They gave up 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Richmond's opponent shot 31%, hitting 7 of 22 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 14 of 19 attempts, shooting 73%. Richmond allowed 4 offensive rebounds.

Billikens vs Spiders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road games, Saint Louis has an ATS record of just 3-6-1. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 72 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Spiders offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Richmond posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 3-6 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Spiders have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Richmond posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Billikens have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Saint Louis posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.