Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Spiders and Gators. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Gators at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Gators as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152 points.

RICHMOND SPIDERS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Richmond Spiders +10.5

This game will be played at FLA Live Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 72-71 in favor of the Gators.
  • Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +10.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Can Richmond Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

After defeating William & Mary by a score of 88-69 in their most recent game, Richmond now has a 5-4 overall record. When playing on the road, the Spiders have yet to win a game, going 0-3, while at home they have a 4-1 record. At the moment, Richmond has a winning ATS record of 5-3. However, when playing on the road, Richmond has struggled, going 0-3 ATS this season and 0-9 ATS in their last ten road games.

So far, Richmond’s games have averaged 145.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 141.9 points. When assessing the Spiders’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 3-0, with their games averaging 151 points per game.

Richmond finished with 88 points in their game against William & Mary. This total surpasses their season-average of 78.2 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Jordan King, who holds an average of 20.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Neal Quinn is averaging 13.8 points per game this season.

At this time, the Spiders’ defense is positioned 66th in the country, permitting 66.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Richmond’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.5% this season.

Can Florida Pull Off a Home Win?

After playing eight games, Florida currently holds a 5-3 record. The Gators have gone 1-3 in road games and 3-0 at home. As of today, Florida’s ATS record is 2-5. In home games this season, Florida is 1-2 vs. the spread and 4-6 in their last ten home games.

Up to this point, games involving Florida have had an average of 159.9 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 149.7 points. Their over/under record is 5-1-1. The Gators have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 156 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2-1.

Against Wake Forest, the Florida had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 83.2 points per game. They scored 71 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40% in the game. Riley Kugel led the scoring for the Gators, contributing 24 points. Additionally, Tyrese Samuel chipped in with 12 points.

So far, the Gators’ defense is ranked 170th in the country at 73.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Wake Forest, the Demon Deacons finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 82 points vs. Florida.