Saint Louis Billikens vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Billikens and Spiders. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on USA, and it’s hosted by the Spiders at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Get ready to place your bets! Saint Louis is favored by -5.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 138.5 points.
SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Richmond Spiders +5.5
This game will be played at Robins Center at 2:30 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spiders.
- Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can the Billikens Grab a Win on the Road?
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.
Saint Louis trailed 47-42 at halftime but 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.
Saint Louis put up 62 points in their latest game, shooting 45.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.5%. They hit 39.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 19 of 23 for 82.6%.
Joe Bamisile led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. Isaiah Swope and Robbie Avila each added 18 points, with Avila going 2 for 2 from deep and shooting 75% overall. Jack Clark contributed 12 points and 5 assists, while Max Shulga dished out 9 assists to go with his 11 points.
Saint Louis gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point field goals on 51% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 10 threes on 33 attempts, shooting 30%. Saint Louis also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.
Will the Spiders Win at Robins Center?
Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games
Richmond fell to 5-11 on the season after a 63-49 road loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Spiders entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to 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 129.5 O/U line.
Richmond managed just 49 points in their latest game, shooting 37% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.7%. They hit 8 of 27 from three-point range, connecting at 29.6%, while making 9 of 19 two-point attempts (47.4%). The Spiders also went 7 for 10 from the free-throw line.
Jonah Hinton led Richmond with 19 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Jason Roche also made a significant impact from deep, going 4 for 5 from three-point range and finishing with 12 points in 24 minutes.
Richmond’s defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 21/46 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14/24 shooting, which is 58%.
From three-point range, Richmond held their opponent to 7/22 shooting, or 31%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14, shooting 73%. Richmond limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.