The Saint Louis Billikens will look to improve on a 7-8 record on Saturday when they host the Richmond Spiders in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Chaifetz Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Saint Louis Billikens in this one found them listed as -4.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Spiders was expected to move the line.
Richmond Spiders vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Richmond Spiders have watched them go 3-11 and 4-9 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Saint Louis Billikens are at 7-8 and 7-6 ATS. In totals betting, the Saint Louis Billikens are 6-7, while the Richmond Spiders have a 8-5 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Saint Louis Billikens at No. 244 and the Richmond Spiders at No. 258 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Saint Louis's No. 259-ranked scoring average of 64.4 PPG, against a Richmond Spiders defense rated No. 202 and allowing 75.21 PPG. The Saint Louis Billikens FG% has averaged 40.78% to date this season, less than the Richmond Spiders shooters have managed so far (42.88% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spiders endured a 69-65 loss at the hands of the Rams on Wednesday, despite a 12-point effort from Julius Johnson at Rose Hill Gym.
Saint Louis suffered a 54-51 loss against Davidson on Wednesday, getting 11 points from Davell Roby in a losing effort at Belk Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Richmond home to Dayton, Tuesday, January 9th
Saint Louis at Rhode Island, Tuesday, January 9th