George Washington Revolutionaries vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Revolutionaries and Spiders. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Spiders at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. Get ready to place your bets! George Washington come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -3.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 146.5 points.

GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Richmond Spiders +3.5

This game will be played at Robins Center at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.

WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spiders.
• Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will George Washington Make it Happen on the Road?

George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games

George Washington improved to 10-2 on the season with an 82-62 win over Lafayette on Wednesday, December 18th. Playing at home, the Revolutionaries entered the game as -12.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 20-point victory.

Leading 36-24 at halftime, George Washington scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game reached 144, going over the pre-game line of 141.5.

George Washington’s offense put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.9%, thanks in part to a strong 67.7% shooting from two-point range. From beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 28 attempts, finishing at 28.6%.

At the free-throw line, the Revolutionaries were nearly perfect, hitting 16 of 17 for a 94.1% success rate. Gerald Drumgoole Jr. led the way with 30 points, connecting on 6 of 11 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Alex Chaikin added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Even though George Washington gave up 62 points, they allowed the other team to shoot 49% from the field. The Revolutionaries struggled to defend inside, where they conceded 67% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, George Washington held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 8 made threes on 28 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 16 of those attempts for 94%.

Will Richmond Win at Home?

Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games

Richmond’s season struggles continued with a 75-57 home loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, the Spiders not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

Richmond trailed 38-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 137.5 over/under line.

Richmond’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 57 points on 30.2% shooting from the field. They hit only 21.9% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-32 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%.

Despite their shooting woes, the Spiders excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 19 attempts (94.7%). Dusan Neskovic led the team with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Dallion Johnson added 16 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes. Jevin Muniz contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Rahmir Barno dished out 8 assists.

Richmond’s defense was solid, giving up 75 points while holding their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting only 9 of 21 shots for 42%.

From beyond the arc, the Spiders held their opponent to 7 made threes on 32 attempts, a 21% success rate. Richmond also kept the offensive boards in check, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.