Richmond vs Boston College Odds, Pick
| Richmond Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -105 | 141.5 -110o / -110u | +170 |
| Boston College Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -115 | 141.5 -110o / -110u | -210 |
Below, we have college basketball odds and a pick for Richmond vs. Boston College on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Neither the Richmond Spiders nor the Boston College Eagles have played a formidable opponent thus far. They're both 2-0, but at the moment, nothing has been season defining just yet.
This matchup should set the stage on what might be to come for both teams.
The Spiders come into this game 95th overall, according to KenPom, with a slightly better offensive rank. Meanwhile, BC is much better on the offensive end than the defensive end and comes in at 123rd.
That said, both of these teams play particularly slow, and Richmond’s guard play is completely different, having lost Matt Grace, Jason Nelson, Andre Gustavson and most importantly, Tyler Burton.
With that being the case, this should be a relatively low-scoring affair compared to the opening total.
Richmond Spiders
The Spiders rank 114th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency, and dating back to last season, they ranked 307th in defending shots at the rim, per Shot Quality.
They do have some continuity in the frontcourt. Isaiah Bigelow and Neal Quinn are the bigs manning the post. Both average a touch over 21 minutes per game and around five-to-six boards. This will be crucial in this game, as BC has a similar post setup.
Richmond added DeLonnie Hunt (Wagner), Jordan King (ETSU) and Tyler Harris (WCU) via the transfer portal. None of them shot above 32% from 3-point range.
Through two games, the Spiders are shooting 41.8% from 3, but Siena and VMI aren't necessarily the toughest competition when it comes to defending that area. Although the Eagles don't boast a staunch defensive approach, Richmond could see a slight regression from beyond the arc.
Adding the guards in the portal did help a bit defensively, though. Harris is a forward who stands at 6-foot-7, and Hunt and King averaged over a steal per game last season. Dji Bailey did, as well, and BC has had some issues with turnovers, ranking 115th on offense in turnover percentage through two games.
Richmond could cause some issues in the backcourt, so keep an eye on that.
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Boston College Eagles
The Eagles aren't a threat on the defensive end, per se, but they do slow the pace of the game to their level. They rank 267th in Adjusted Tempo and average 17.8 seconds per possession on defense, which is 261st in the NCAA.
Last season, Boston College ranked 318th in 3-point attempt rate and 269th in effective field goal percentage.
It did lose Makai Ashton-Langford, but no one else who graduated or hit the portal averaged more than seven points per game. Four of their starters return to the lineup, so the scoring outlook could be eerily similar. Claudell Harris Jr. (Charleston Southern) is the lone transfer and head coach Earl Grant added three other freshmen.
Richmond launched a ton of 3s last season, but given the overhaul of its backcourt, it would be more efficient at the rim this season. Luckily, BC ranked 43rd in defensive points per possession at the rim last season (Shot Quality), so if Richmond scores, it might have to come from deep.
Finally, BC ranked 311th in free-throw attempt rate last season. So far, Richmond ranks 112th, so this will not be how the Eagles manufacture points. The fact that neither team fouls often should be indicative of the under.
Richmond vs. Boston College
Betting Pick & Prediction
Both Boston College and Richmond have similar bigs, so rebounding should be a wash in this game.
Neither team fouls and neither is good from 3-point land.
Given how slow each team plays, the under should be in play.
Take it to 143.5.
Pick: Under 145.5 (Play to 143.5)
