Maine Black Bears vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Black Bears versus the Spiders? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and Richmond is favored by -6.5 vs. Maine.
MAINE BLACK BEARS VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maine Black Bears +6.5
This game will be played at Robins Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Spiders.
- Even though we have Richmond winning straight-up, we like Maine at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Maine Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games
Maine dropped a close one to Quinnipiac, losing 58-55 on Friday. The Black Bears were +7 point underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 32-28 at halftime, Maine allowed just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27 of their own. The game’s total points came in well under the O/U line of 144.5.
Maine’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 36.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit only 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27 from deep, and shot 50% from the free-throw line, making 4 of 8 attempts.
Amarri Tice led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. AJ Lopez added 18 points and 5 rebounds, while Jaden Clayton contributed 12 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and grabbing 7 rebounds.
Maine’s defense held their opponent to 58 points, despite allowing them to shoot 56% on two-pointers (21/37). The Black Bears limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 19% (4/21).
The Black Bears sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 6 times, where they made 4 free throws (66%). Maine also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can Richmond Grab a Win at Home?
Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games
Richmond suffered a tough 80-76 loss to Bucknell on Saturday, November 16th. The Spiders were -4 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 156, going over the O/U line of 139.
Richmond seemed to be in control, leading 37-19 at halftime. However, they allowed Bucknell to score 42 points in the 2nd half while managing only 24 points themselves.
Richmond’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 16-for-20.
Noah Williamson and DeLonnie Hunt each scored 26 points, with Williamson shooting 69.2% and Hunt hitting 55.6% of his shots. Jonathan Beagle added 23 points, shooting 75% from the floor, while Ruot Bijiek contributed 20 points, making 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Richmond’s defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 26 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 61% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 26 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Richmond’s opponents went 10 for 31, shooting 32%. The Spiders also sent them to the free-throw line 39 times, where they converted 29 attempts, shooting 74%. Richmond limited the other team to just 4 offensive rebounds.