Wednesday’s game that pits the Ball State Cardinals (3-4) versus the Richmond Spiders (3-4) at Hertz Arena is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 70-69 in favor of Ball State. Tipoff is at 6:00 PM ET on November 27.

According to our computer prediction, Ball State should cover the spread, which is listed at 4.5. The two sides are projected to exceed the 136.5 over/under.

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Richmond vs. Ball State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: FloHoops
• Where: Estero, Florida
• Venue: Hertz Arena
• Line: Richmond -4.5
• Point total: 136.5
• Moneyline (to win): Richmond -182, Ball State +150

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Richmond vs. Ball State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Ball State 70, Richmond 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Richmond vs. Ball State

• Pick ATS: Ball State (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (136.5)

Richmond has compiled a 1-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Ball State is 2-3-0. The Spiders have a 3-2-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Cardinals have a record of 2-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 145.5 points per game, 9.0 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Richmond Performance Insights

• The Spiders’ +16 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.9 points per game (280th in college basketball) while allowing 68.6 per outing (138th in college basketball).
• Richmond ranks 108th in the nation at 35.7 rebounds per game. That’s 2.4 more than the 33.3 its opponents average.
• Richmond knocks down 7.0 three-pointers per game (247th in college basketball) at a 28.3% rate (326th in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 its opponents make while shooting 30.0% from deep.
• The Spiders rank 240th in college basketball by averaging 92.7 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 191st in college basketball, allowing 89.8 points per 100 possessions.
• Richmond and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Spiders commit 9.9 per game (64th in college basketball) and force 10.9 (271st in college basketball play).

Ball State Performance Insights

• The Cardinals are outscoring opponents by 4.6 points per game, with a +32 scoring differential overall. They put up 74.6 points per game (220th in college basketball) and allow 70.0 per outing (162nd in college basketball).
• The 34.3 rebounds per game Ball State accumulates rank 146th in college basketball. Their opponents collect 34.6.
• Ball State hits 6.9 three-pointers per game (260th in college basketball) at a 30.2% rate (288th in college basketball), compared to the 6.3 its opponents make, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc.
• Ball State has committed 12.6 turnovers per game (237th in college basketball), 1.3 more than the 11.3 it forces (251st in college basketball).

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