Richmond vs Rhode Island Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • Richmond (18-6) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (11-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Richmond / Rhode Island TV channel: ESPN+

The Richmond Spiders (18-6) visit Thomas M. Ryan Center to take on the Rhode Island Rams (11-13) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Kingston, RI.

Richmond is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Richmond vs. Rhode Island Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Richmond vs. Rhode Island Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Richmond-4.5 -110O 144.5 -110-190
Rhode Island +4.5 -110U 144.5 -110+155

Richmond vs Rhode Island Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Richmond will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Richmond vs Rhode Island Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rhode Island will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Richmond have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.50 Units / 8% ROI)

Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Richmond has a 17-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.3 Units / 33.82% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.5 Units / 8.11% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.75 Units / 2.71% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.07% ROI

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.35 Units / -16.45% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -4.38% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 19.35% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.55 Units / -28.54% ROI

Richmond Offensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (189 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Richmond has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (568 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Richmond has a 26% free throw rate (329 free throw attempts/1,277 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Richmond has made 49 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (651 assists/ 734 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island is shooting 65% from the free throw line (329/510) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (304 assists/ 297 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Richmond Defensive Stats & Trends:

Richmond has averaged 7.1 steals per game (156 steals/22 games) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Richmond has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/532) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Richmond has 156 steals this season — tied for 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Richmond has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,331/3,197) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Rhode Island has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Rhode Island has averaged 5.1 steals per game (117 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rhode Island has allowed 8.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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