Looking to win big? The Buffaloes and Spiders face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Spiders are hosting the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. The Buffaloes are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Spiders. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.
COLORADO BUFFALOES VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Richmond Spiders +9.5
This game will be played at Ocean Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-65 in favor of the Spiders.
- Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Can Colorado Pull Off A Win at Ocean Center?
Colorado is preparing for their fourth game of the season, coming in with a perfect 3-0 record. In their previous five road games, including last season, Colorado has gone 2-3. Prior to today’s game, Colorado holds a 3-0 ATS record. Last season, when playing on the road, Colorado was 5-12 vs. the spread.
So far, Colorado’s games have averaged 158.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 145.2 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Buffaloes’ games have averaged 82 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.
In their recent matchup, the Colorado offense ended with 106 points against Milwaukee. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 58.7% and made 13 threes. KJ Simpson led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Cody Williams contributed 17 points for the Buffaloes.
Currently, the Buffaloes’ defense holds the 67th rank in the nation, allowing 66.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Colorado’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.4% this season.
Will the Spiders Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Richmond will be playing their fourth game of the season today and currently have a record of 2-1. Over their last three games at home, including last year, Richmond has gone 0-3. Against the spread, Richmond has a current record of 2-1 for this season. When factoring in the previous season, Richmond is 5-5 in their last ten games vs. the spread.
Looking at their over/under performance through three games, Richmond has an over/under record of 1-1-1, with their games averaging 145 points per game on average. The Spiders’ last five games have culminated with an average of 79 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.
Richmond offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 61 points against Boston College. In that game, they made 5/19 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 40%. The team’s scoring leader is Jordan King, who holds an average of 18 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Neal Quinn is averaging 12 points per game this season.
This season, the Richmond defense has been impressive, holding the 45th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Richmond’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.7% this season.