Saturday’s game between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (4-8) and Richmond Spiders (5-7) going head-to-head at Robins Center has a projected final score of 72-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Eagles, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET on December 28.

Based on our computer prediction, FGCU is projected to cover the spread (1.5) against Richmond. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 138.5 over/under.

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Richmond vs. FGCU Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Richmond, Virginia
• Venue: Robins Center
• Line: Richmond -1.5
• Point total: 138.5
• Moneyline (to win): Richmond -125, FGCU +104

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Richmond vs. FGCU Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  FGCU 72, Richmond 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Richmond vs. FGCU

• Pick ATS: FGCU (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)

Richmond has a 2-8-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to FGCU, who is 5-6-0 ATS. The Spiders have gone over the point total in seven games, while Eagles games have gone over six times. The teams average 139.4 points per game, 0.9 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Richmond Performance Insights

• The Spiders are being outscored by 1.8 points per game with a -21 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.8 points per game (248th in college basketball) and allow 74.6 per outing (261st in college basketball).
• Richmond ranks 222nd in college basketball at 32.4 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 33.1 its opponents average.
• Richmond connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (193rd in college basketball) at a 30.0% rate (322nd in college basketball), compared to the 9.1 per outing its opponents make while shooting 33.9% from deep.
• The Spiders average 96.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (193rd in college basketball), and allow 98.4 points per 100 possessions (330th in college basketball).
• Richmond and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Spiders commit 9.8 per game (42nd in college basketball) and force 9.6 (334th in college basketball action).

FGCU Performance Insights

• The Eagles put up 66.6 points per game (333rd in college basketball) while giving up 68.7 per contest (113th in college basketball). They have a -25 scoring differential and have been outscored by 2.1 points per game.
• FGCU grabs 29.8 rebounds per game (315th in college basketball), compared to the 30.6 of its opponents.
• FGCU knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (152nd in college basketball) at a 32.9% rate (221st in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 its opponents make, shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc.
• FGCU has committed 10.5 turnovers per game (82nd in college basketball) while forcing 9.5 (336th in college basketball).

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