VMI vs Richmond Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

Dayton guard Javon Bennett (0) and Richmond guard DeLonnie Hunt (3) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)
(AP Photo/Shaban Athuman)
  • Richmond is a -12.5 point favorite vs VMI
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • VMI / Richmond TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets visit Robins Center to take on the Richmond Spiders on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

Richmond is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. Richmond Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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VMI vs. Richmond Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI+12.5 -110O 145.5 -115+600
Richmond -12.5 -110U 145.5 -105-900

VMI vs Richmond Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Richmond will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs Richmond Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Richmond will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.24 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+9.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+1.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -3.13% ROI
  • 2-6 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -51.98% ROI
  • 6-2 when betting the Under for +3.85 Units / 44% ROI

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 2-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.3 Units / -56.19% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.75 Units / 27.92% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.18% ROI

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (194 assists/ 132 TOs) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

VMI averaged 27% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (498 free throw attempts/1,860 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (385 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.5

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

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI allowed 82.0 points per game (2,542 points/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

VMI has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,081 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

VMI averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,146 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

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 has averaged 6.2 steals per game (68 steals/11 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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


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