Richmond Spiders vs George Washington Revolutionaries NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Planning on watching today’s Spiders and Revolutionaries game? Catch the action at Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, DC, as the Revolutionaries hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Atlantic 10 conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and George Washington is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Richmond.
RICHMOND SPIDERS VS GEORGE WASHINGTON REVOLUTIONARIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Richmond Spiders +8.5
This game will be played at Charles E. Smith Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Revolutionaries.
- Even though we have George Washington winning straight-up, we like Richmond at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Spiders Chances on the Road
Richmond Spiders Recent Game/Games
Richmond dropped to 5-13 on the season after a 72-66 loss to Davidson on Saturday. The Spiders were +4 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.
Richmond held a 31-28 lead at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 44 points while scoring 35.
Richmond put up 66 points in their latest game, shooting 47.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% of their threes (8/26).
Reed Bailey was perfect from three, going 4/4 and finishing with 32 points on 64.7% shooting overall. Mike Walz also had a strong performance, hitting 7 of 8 shots, including his only three-point attempt.
Richmond’s defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Spiders allowed 17 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 63% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Richmond’s opponents hit 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30%. The Spiders also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws, an 80% clip. Richmond allowed 4 offensive rebounds.
Will the Revolutionaries Defense Show Up at Home?
George Washington Revolutionaries Recent Game/Games
George Washington improved to 13-6 on the season with a 67-61 win over Saint Louis on Saturday. The Revolutionaries, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell well below the O/U line of 147.5.
GW built a strong 36-22 lead by halftime but allowed Saint Louis to score 39 points in the second half while managing 31 themselves. Despite the second-half surge by the Billikens, the Revolutionaries held on for the win at home.
George Washington’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a standout, hitting 61.8% (21/34), but they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 19 attempts (21.1%).
Rafael Castro led the way with 21 points, shooting 81.8% (9/11) and grabbing 9 rebounds. Christian Jones added 16 points, hitting 2 of 5 from three-point range.
George Washington’s defense gave up 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Revolutionaries allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/34 inside the arc.
From three-point range, George Washington’s defense held the opponent to 4/19 shooting, or 21%. The other team also shot 61% from the free-throw line, making 13 of 21 attempts. The Revolutionaries gave up 10 offensive rebounds.