Richmond Spiders vs Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

The Spiders and Panthers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143 points, with the Panthers being the favored team playing at home against the Spiders.

RICHMOND SPIDERS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers -2.5

This game will be played at McLeod Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Do the Spiders Have What it Takes on the Road?

Richmond comes into this game with a 5-3 record, having defeated William & Mary 88-69 in their last game. In their previous three road games, which includes last season, Richmond has a 1-2 record. Richmond currently sits above .500 with a 5-2 ATS record. In their last five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.

Looking at their over/under performance through eight games, Richmond has an over/under record of 4-2-1, with their games averaging 144.9 points per game on average. The Spiders have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.

Coming off their recent game, the Richmond offense tallied 88 points in a matchup against William & Mary. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.8%, and they made 12 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Jordan King, who holds an average of 21 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Neal Quinn is averaging 14.1 points per game this season.

Richmond’s defense has been playing well, ranking 65th nationally, with 66.2 points allowed per game. Richmond’s three-point defense is currently 82nd 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.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Panthers?

The Panthers come into today’s game with a 2-6 record, having just lost to Evansville (91-89). On the road, they have a 1-4 record, and this year they are 0-2. As Northern Iowa gets ready to face Richmond, their against-the-spread (ATS) record stands at 2-5. When playing at home this season, Northern Iowa is 1-1 ATS, and in their previous ten home games, they have gone 3-6 (ATS).

Looking at their over/under performance through eight games, Northern Iowa has an over/under record of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 152.1 points per game on average. Looking at the Panthers’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 154 points per game.

The Northern Iowa offense is coming off a game where they scored 89 points against Evansville. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 10 threes. For the season, the Northern Iowa offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 53% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.1 made three’s per contest.

At this time, the Panthers’ defense is positioned 186th in the country, permitting 75.2 points per game. Northern Iowa’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Evansville offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 91 points.