A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Saint Joseph's Hawks taking on the Richmond Spiders Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Richmond Spiders betting line as -3.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Richmond Spiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Richmond Spiders are 8-4 overall and 4-4 ATS, while the Saint Joseph's Hawks are 10-2 and 7-4 ATS. As for the betting totals, Richmond boasts a 6-2 on the OU, and Saint Joseph's is 5-5-1.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 160-ranked Richmond Spiders and the No. 99-rated Saint Joseph's Hawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Saint Joseph's is ranked No. 54 in NCAA basketball at 40 per game. Contrast that with Richmond's No. 236 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Richmond is the No. 54-ranked team in the country at 8.5 per game, while Saint Joseph's rates No. 170 at 6.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Isaiah Miles scored 17 points leading the Hawks to a 78-68 victory over MD-Eastern Shore at Hagan Arena on Tuesday.
Richmond got 16 points from ShawnDre' Jones but lost anyway, 85-70, to Texas Tech on Tuesday at United Supermarkets Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Saint Joseph's home to Virginia Commonwealth, Tuesday, January 5th
Richmond at Rhode Island, Tuesday, January 5th