- NIT Tournament First Round betting odds & predictions
- Virginia Tech (14-18) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Richmond (21-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Richmond / Virginia Tech TV channel: ESPN2
The Richmond Spiders (21-10) visit Cassell Coliseum to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (14-18) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Blacksburg, VA.
Virginia Tech is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).
The Richmond vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Richmond vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Richmond | +5.5 +100 | O 143.5 -110 | + |
| Virginia Tech | -5.5 -120 | U 143.5 -110 | + |
Richmond vs Virginia Tech Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Virginia Tech will win this college basketball game with 70.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Richmond vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Richmond will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Richmond Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Richmond have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+15.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- Richmond has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 22 games (+13.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- Richmond has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.95 Units / 37% ROI)
- Richmond has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.45 Units / 14% ROI)
- Richmond have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.85 Units / 22% ROI)
Virginia Tech Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games (+9.15 Units / 16% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.35 Units / 38% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.75 Units / 50% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.45 Units / 15% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.90 Units / 2% ROI)
Richmond Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Richmond has a 20-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.85 Units / 22.27% ROI).
- 22-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.1 Units / 9.41% ROI
- 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / -7.77% ROI
- 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.45 Units / -1.29% ROI
Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Virginia Tech has a 13-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -19.06% ROI).
- 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -0.57% ROI
- 18-13 when betting the Over for +3.55 Units / 10.03% ROI
- 13-18 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -19.12% 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
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia Tech has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (167 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Virginia Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (560 assists/ 347 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Virginia Tech has averaged 73.5 points per game (1,544 points/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Virginia Tech has averaged 1.45 points per shot (831 points/573 shots) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.36
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%
Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (186 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Virginia Tech has averaged 5.3 steals per game (294 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Virginia Tech has averaged 5.6 steals per game (117 steals/21 games) this season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Virginia Tech has allowed 30.3 points per game (637 points/21 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32.6
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