Richmond vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 16

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  • Richmond is a -2.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Richmond / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+

The Richmond Spiders visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Nov. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA.

Richmond is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Richmond vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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Richmond vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Richmond-2.5 -115O 139.5 -110-150
Bucknell +2.5 -105U 139.5 -110+125

Richmond vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Richmond will win this college basketball game with 78.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Richmond vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Richmond will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+3.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+6.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 0-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.6 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 3-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -24.03% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Richmond Offensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond averaged 5.7 offensive rebounds per game (176 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Richmond averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Richmond averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/31 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Richmond had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (412 assists/ 268 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell averaged 65.6 points per game (2,099 points/32 games) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Bucknell averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,099 points/1,715 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Bucknell had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (389 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Bucknell had an eFG% of 51% last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (838 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Richmond allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,819) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Richmond allowed 66.5 points per game (2,061 points/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Richmond allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,061 points/1,819 shots) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (765/1,775) last season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (246/752) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Bucknell allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (2,176 points/1,775 shots) last season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22


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