Robins Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Richmond Spiders and the visiting Northern Iowa Panthers in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Northern Iowa Panthers in this one, their betting line was listed as 2.5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Richmond Spiders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Iowa Panthers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 4-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Richmond Spiders are 2-3 ATS. Northern Iowa Panthers are 3-2 on betting the total; Richmond Spiders are 3-2.
The Richmond Spiders sit at No. 218 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Northern Iowa Panthers sit at No. 7 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Richmond has the nation's No. 56-rated offensive output, at 81.71 PPG. The visiting Northern Iowa Panthers defense ranks No. 71 allowing on average 65.83 PPG. The Spiders FG% has averaged 47.7% so far, less than the Richmond Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 52.34% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Northern Iowa is 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
- Northern Iowa is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- Richmond is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
- Richmond is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Iowa at George Mason, Tuesday, December 8th
Richmond at Longwood, Saturday, December 12th
