Richmond Spiders vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Looking to win big? The Spiders and Tigers face off at 12:00 ET on SECN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -30.5 over Richmond.
RICHMOND SPIDERS VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Richmond Spiders +30.5
This game will be played at Neville Arena at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +30.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Richmond Make it Happen on the Road?
Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games
Richmond improved to 2-4 this season with a 73-60 road win over Ball State on Wednesday, November 27th. The Spiders were favored by 4 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 133 just missed the O/U line of 134.
After trailing 33-30 at halftime, Richmond turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points and holding Ball State to 27.
Richmond’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They connected on 10 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and hit 79.3% of their free throws, going 23/29 from the line.
DeLonnie Hunt led the way with 28 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Mikkel Tyne and Jermahri Hill each added 22 points. Juanse Gorosito also contributed 18 points, knocking down 6 of 10 threes.
Richmond’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/54). They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, giving up 51% shooting inside the arc.
From three-point range, Richmond’s defense limited their opponent to 7/25 shooting, or 28%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 9, shooting 45%. Richmond gave up 5 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for Auburn as Home Favorites
Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games
Auburn dropped to 7-1 on the season after an 84-78 road loss to Duke on Wednesday. The Tigers entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.
Auburn trailed 43-36 at halftime but put up 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. Despite a strong effort after the break, the Tigers couldn’t close the gap.
Auburn’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting 40% of their three-point attempts (10/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, making 10 of 12 attempts (83.3%). The Tigers also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.
Cooper Flagg contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range. Johni Broome and Tahaad Pettiford each added 20 points, with Pettiford hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Isaiah Evans was a standout from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 8 threes and finishing with 18 points in just 16 minutes.
Despite Auburn’s defensive struggles, they allowed 84 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Tigers gave up 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Auburn’s defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, with the other team shooting 40%. They also sent their opponent to the line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 63%. Auburn gave up 12 offensive rebounds.