Richmond looks to cover the Spiders-Pioneers pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 2-1 mark when they host Sacred Heart in college basketball action.

The Spiders sit at 2-1 (0-1 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Pioneers are currently 2-1 (0-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Richmond is 0-1 OU, and Sacred Heart is 0-0 OU.



View Sacred Heart vs Richmond Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 58-ranked Spiders and the No. 299-rated Pioneers in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 73-72 win for the Spiders on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Richmond's No. 203-rated squad against Sacred Heart's No. 115-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Richmond rates No. 220 in the country with 5.3 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 171 nationally with 6 per match.

Defensively, Sacred Heart features the nation's No. 194-rated defense on the road, allowing 70.5 points per game. Richmond, meanwhile, comes in at No. 208 nationally in scoring at home.

Sacred Heart was a 91-75 loser in its last match on the road against Rutgers. Sacred Heart got 16 points from Evan Kelley but lost anyway, 91-75, to Rutgers on Thursday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.

Richmond was a 72-51 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Hampton. The Spiders blew out Hampton on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 72-51 win at Robins Center.


Richmond Spiders Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
After playing Hampton are 2-1
After a win are 8-2

A few Pioneers at Spiders trends to consider:
Richmond is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Richmond is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games


Next up:
Sacred Heart at Hampton, Tuesday, November 22
Richmond at Illinois, Tuesday, November 22