Charlotte 49ers vs Richmond Spiders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

Betting on today’s 49ers and Spiders game? Catch the action at Robins Center in Richmond, VA, as the Spiders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 134.5 points, and the Spiders are favored to win at home against the 49ers.

CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Richmond Spiders -4.5

This game will be played at Robins Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Spiders.
• Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Does Charlotte Stand a Chance on the Road?

After playing nine games this season, Charlotte has a record of 5-4. In their last five road games, including those from last season, Charlotte has a record of 1-4. As Charlotte prepares to face Richmond, they hold a 5-3 ATS record. In terms of ATS performance, the 49ers are 2-2 on the road and 3-1 when playing at home.

So far, Charlotte’s games have averaged 128.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 132.1 points. The 49ers have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1-1.

The Charlotte offense is coming off a game where they scored 56 points against Duke. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.4% and connected on 4 threes. Lu’Cye Patterson is leading the team in scoring at 14.8 points per contest. Igor Milicic Jr. has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.7 going into the game.

At this time, the 49ers’ defense is positioned 16th in the country, permitting 61.9 points per game. Against Duke in their most recent game, the Charlotte defense gave up a total of 80 points while allowing Duke to hit 50% of their shots.

Can Richmond Pull Off a Home Win?

Today, Richmond will face off against Charlotte in their 11th game of the season. So far, they have a 5-5 record. In their previous four road games, the Spiders have yet to win, but they have a 4-1 record at home. As Richmond gets ready to face Charlotte, their against the spread (ATS) record stands at 6-3. This season, they are 1-3 vs. the spread on the road and a perfect 5-0 at home.

Up to this point, games involving Richmond have had an average of 147.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.2 points. Their over/under record is 6-2-1. The Spiders’ last five games have finished with a combined 154 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.

The Richmond offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Florida. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.9% while connecting on 11 threes. The top scorer for the Spiders was Isaiah Bigelow with 17 points, while Neal Quinn also chipped in with 17 points.

So far this season, the Richmond defense has been performing well, ranking 69th in the country at 66.2 points allowed per contest. Richmond’s three-point defense is currently 96th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.7% of their shots vs. Richmond.